Chapter 145: Chapter 121: Sacrifice of the Common People, the Celestial Demon Emerges, Stars Sink and Moon Fall

As Wang Xiao listened to Zhuge Yuntao, a hint of surprise showed in his eyes.

He had always paid special attention to this Great Hao Divine Emperor.

Frankly, with his current strength, if there was any Dao Realm expert in this world who could truly compete with him, it would be none other than the Great Hao Divine Emperor!

Just now, when the Great Hao Divine Emperor descended using Zhao Rulong’s body, the power he displayed had already surpassed Wang Xiao’s expectations!

He was definitely just like him, only one step away from breaking through the Dao Realm and achieving the Ninth Limit Breaking!

’Why would such a powerful expert need to create puppets?’

’Unless... all these puppets are Dao Realm experts!’

At this thought, Wang Xiao was secretly horrified.

The Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth was imminent.

For the Great Hao Divine Emperor to make a move against Dao Realm experts at such a critical juncture, his ambitions were clearly immense.

’In all likelihood, it has something to do with the Tier Seven Life!’

Zhuge Yuntao spoke up. "That’s right. I once cultivated a Secret Technique that allows me to use my Divine Thought to investigate things without anyone knowing. Not even a Dao Realm expert can detect it."

"Some time ago, I grew curious about what His Majesty the Divine Emperor was doing during such a long seclusion, so I sent a sliver of my Divine Thought to probe his place of retreat."

"What I discovered was that his retreat was filled with Dao Realm experts. This included some from our own Divine Dynasty, as well as other long-famous ones like the Teacher—a total of ten in all!"

"Every single one of these Dao Realm experts was insensate, completely turned into a puppet!"

"This time, His Majesty the Divine Emperor has summoned you and the other Dao Realm experts for an audience. I’m afraid he plans to move against you as well."

At this, Zhuge Yuntao gave a bitter laugh. "Although I don’t know what His Majesty the Divine Emperor is planning, my guess is that he intends to make a move against every Dao Realm expert in the world. Naturally, I won’t be spared either."

Zen Master Kong Ming’s heart leaped in shock, his expression suddenly darkening.

"The Teacher was turned into a puppet by the Divine Emperor?!" 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

He and the Teacher were friends despite their age difference. He had even given the Teacher some guidance when the latter was young.

One could say he was practically half a master to the Teacher.

Back then, when he told the Teacher he wanted to vie for control over the Underworld, the Teacher had agreed to help him without a moment’s hesitation.

He never imagined the Teacher would be refined into a puppet by the Divine Emperor.

’No wonder he hasn’t been seen in all these years!’

Zhuge Yuntao nodded. "I saw it with my own eyes. If I’m lying, may I be struck down by the heavens."

Zen Master Kong Ming looked as if he had been struck by lightning. He murmured,

"The Teacher... This Zhao Yin... why would he turn so many Dao Realm experts into puppets?"

Zhuge Yuntao sighed. "That is something only His Majesty the Divine Emperor himself knows."

Wang Xiao said, "Needless to say, this must be related to the Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth. However, we don’t need to dwell on what he’s planning. He’ll come for us sooner or later, and when he does, everything will come to light. Fortunately, most of the Dao Realm experts are here at my Dragon Tiger Mountain and haven’t fallen prey to Zhao Yin’s machinations. It’s a silver lining, at least."

"No wonder. We visited several Sects with Dao Realm experts, but none of them were there. So they were at Dragon Tiger Mountain all along."

A look of realization dawned on Zhuge Yuntao’s face. "Celestial Master Wang, it seems you all have had a plan for some time now."

"Let’s talk more up on the mountain."

Wang Xiao’s expression was calm.

Currently, including Zen Master Kong Ming, there were a total of nine Dao Realm experts on Dragon Tiger Mountain.

The reason for gathering so many Dao Realm experts was, of course, to fight back against the soon-to-be-revived Celestial Demon!

No one knew how the Celestial Demon would revive.

According to past records, when the Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth began, all the demons of the world would run completely rampant, unleashing a world-ending beast tide.

From within this chaos, Dao Realm demons would even be born!

This was why all Cultivators hoped for a Dao Realm expert to emerge in their own Sects; it was their only chance to survive the world-ending beast tide.

After the world-ending beast tide swept across the lands,

the Celestial Demon would fully revive!

Only by uniting the power of all Dao Realm experts was there a chance to Seal the Celestial Demon!

Of course, this was all just information from ancient texts; it couldn’t be completely trusted.

However, the one thing that was certain was this:

to this day, no one knew how the Celestial Demon would revive!

...

「Divine Land, White Jade City.」

Even with the Great Calamity less than a year away,

this place remained as prosperous as ever, a stark contrast to the Hell-like scenes elsewhere.

This was because it was the residence of the Great Hao Divine Emperor, protected by numerous Dao Realm experts. Powerful figures gathered here like clouds.

Any Demon Fiends, ghosts, and ghouls were all eliminated long before they could even get close to White Jade City!

Those who could live in White Jade City were mostly high officials, nobles, and the Daoist Sects and Noble Families that had long ago pledged allegiance to the Divine Dynasty.

They spent their days feasting and making merry, indulging in human incense.

The closer the calamity came, the more debauched they seemed to become, indulging in luxurious banquets beyond the reach of ordinary people.

「At this moment.」

「Great Hao Divine Court.」

Within a palace of minimalist luxury, a voice filled with killing intent rang out.

"Wang Chongyang. Good. You are very good."

RUMBLE!

A sound like muffled thunder echoed out.

The entire palace trembled violently before instantly collapsing, turning to dust and vanishing without a trace.

A figure slowly strode out from where the palace had disappeared.

He wore a Dragon Robe and an imperial crown, his bearing as mighty as a dragon or a tiger, exuding an overwhelming noble aura!

Behind him stood a line of figures, their expressions wooden.

However, their bodies pulsed with a powerful, profound energy. Imposing and deep, they were all Dao Realm experts!

"We... we welcome Your Majesty out of seclusion."