This punch came with all its might. Instantly, the enormous fist shattered the space around Jiang Liu, causing the void to collapse mercilessly, as if a minor world had been destroyed!
A single Great Annihilation Fist actually unleashed the power to collapse a minor world.
It is evident that the Great Zhou Emperor had reached an extremely high level of understanding of breaking through the void.
The stone Buddha was not concerned about Jiang Liu's safety. Although the Dharma form of "Mahavairocana" had been completely stripped away and passed on to him, he still possessed the "Tathagata's Robe," the strongest protective magic treasure in the entire world. Moreover, Jiang Liu was no pushover; anyone who dared to underestimate him would surely suffer a crushing defeat.
The monkey grinned maliciously at Emperor Taizu of Zhou, its eyes fixed on him as if it wanted to devour him. Suddenly, a furious roar resounded, shaking his very soul. Then he saw the monkey's sharp, monkey-like face, violent, ferocious, and utterly ruthless!
"Take this!"
One blow could destroy the world!
The Great Zhou Emperor, having lived for three hundred years and possessing vast knowledge, naturally recognized that this monkey was far more powerful than the celestial demon "Ba." Moreover, enveloped by his unparalleled ferocity, even his signature "Imperial Extreme Reversal Technique" was rendered unusable for a short period.
"Crimson Refined Bronze! Great Annihilation God King!"
In an instant, he regained his senses, and his mind became clear. Although it was dangerous, he remained calm and composed. With a thought, his mind transformed into a "Great Annihilation God King" standing tall and upright, seemingly carrying a sphere on his head.
His physical body underwent a sudden transformation, echoing the ruins of the "Sky City" behind him.
Three hundred years ago, the Great Zhou Emperor was chased by Meng Shenji but managed to escape with his life. Although he was in a sorry state, it was clear that he possessed extraordinary strength.
Crimson Refined Copper, or more accurately, Crimson Refined Copper Body. This is a supreme technique he has painstakingly practiced for hundreds of years, a method for shaping a Yang God body recorded in an ancient secret manual. It uses the concept of Yin and Yang as charcoal and all things as copper balls to create an unparalleled physical body.
"The Great Annihilation God King," this is an ancient demon god, with a bird's head and a human body, broad shoulders and thick chest, and a tall, reddish-copper-colored fleshy crown on his head. His supernatural powers are unknown. However, the fact that he used it in this critical moment suggests it was his trump card.
Jiang Liu threw a metal sphere at the incoming "Great Annihilation God Fist." The two collided, and the metal sphere wobbled for a moment before settling in mid-air. It completely shattered the "Great Annihilation God Fist," vanishing into nothingness without even touching Jiang Liu's clothes.
Jiang Liu looked at the bird-headed, human-bodied demon god and sneered, "As expected of an ancient demon god, even a single visualization technique possesses such power. The five ancient demon gods—even the Holy Emperor couldn't destroy their true forms, only seal them. The Immortal God King, the Great Annihilation God King, the Death God King, the Gou Li God King, and the Terrifying God King—we'll encounter them sooner or later..."
A "death star" shattered his sure-kill punch, and then the monkey's staff arrived.
One blow to destroy the world! Feeling the annihilating power of that stone staff and watching the space at its tip continuously crack, the Great Zhou Emperor roared and shouted, "Ah... Dragon Divine Staff!"
In an instant, a huge rod, as thick as a man's thigh, was pulled out of the void.
This stick, with two coiled dragons at both ends, like two golden hoops, is as long as seven or eight people. It doesn't look like a weapon, but rather like a pillar.
The two staffs were vastly different. The one in the stone Buddha's hand was extremely simple, made of broken stone with countless irregular cracks, seemingly about to shatter at any moment. The staff in the hands of the Great Zhou Emperor, however, was incomparably magnificent, with lifelike dragons at both ends, as if they were about to come alive.
Faced with the stone Buddha's simple downward strike, the Great Zhou Emperor bowed, his body instantly growing several meters taller. He swung his enormous club at the stone Buddha, slamming it down with an aura of earth-shattering power and majesty.
"boom!"
An invisible energy wave erupted from the point of impact, and the entire meteorite cluster immediately shifted outwards.
Jiang Liu curled his lip. With this belligerent monkey around, he had no chance to make a move. The Great Zhou Emperor's dragon-shaped staff shattered inch by inch. The stone Buddha didn't hesitate; it wouldn't give the Great Zhou Emperor a chance. Its blood surged, and a vast power erupted from its 360 acupoints, causing its body to flicker in the void, like a light in the darkness, transforming into countless shadows.
Then, countless shadowy sticks appeared around the body of the Great Zhou Emperor.
"Sky City, Crimson Refined Copper, Unity of Self and Nature, Returning to the True Dao."
At this critical moment, the Great Zhou Emperor seemed to have grasped something. His entire demeanor changed instantly, and he stood majestically between heaven and earth like a copper mountain or a city, unmoving as a mountain! In an instant, the "copper aura" in the entire Sky City frantically gathered towards the Great Zhou Emperor's body. It was almost visible that streams of crimson energy were surging, all of which combined with the Great Zhou Emperor's soul and entered many unknown acupoints in his physical body.
"He actually had this trick up his sleeve! He used the Sky City to forcefully break through to the Crimson Refined Bronze Body, greatly strengthening his physical body to the point that he's no less powerful than a peak Human Immortal. It seems we won't be able to kill him today!"
As soon as Jiang Liu thought of this, he saw that the body of the Great Zhou Emperor seemed to have reached a limit. His muscles bulged and his pores opened, with crimson true energy swirling in every pore. It was a scene of the soul's thoughts and the aura of the "Sky City" completely combined.
After taking several blows from the stone Buddha, beams of light emanated from his body, spinning as if countless great rivers were flowing backward.
In an instant, Jiang Liu had an absurd feeling of time going backward.
Then, the Great Zhou Emperor vanished without a trace amidst the distorted light of time and space.
"The Imperial Extreme Reversal Technique! It is indeed incredibly wondrous. No wonder I was able to escape from Meng Shenji's clutches three hundred years ago!"
With a slam of his stone staff into the void, the meteorite shattered into fine dust. The stone Buddha grinned and said, "Having taken one hundred and eight blows from me, his Crimson Copper Body is ruined; his flesh is necrotic. He visualized the Great Annihilation Demon God, so he must know the sealing location of the Great Annihilation God King, and he is very likely to go there again. Master, I will follow him, enter the Middle Thousand Worlds of the Outer Heavens, seize the cultivation methods of all the acupoints in his body, and retrieve for you the Immortal Monument that seals the Great Annihilation God King!"
Jiang Liu nodded, then took off the "Buddha's Robe" from his body, which transformed into a beam of light and draped over the stone Buddha. He said, "The Outer Heavens are a world teeming with powerful beings. Be careful!"
"To live is to face death; how can one break through without confronting death? When I return, it will be the day when gods and Buddhas bow down!"
In an instant, the stone Buddha broke through the void and disappeared into the vast starry sky.
Jiang Liu gazed at the void, then at the Sky City floating silently above it, and thought to himself, "Now that this matter is over, it's time to undergo the sixth Heavenly Tribulation. I've also roughly grasped the 360 acupoints around the Stone Buddha's body; once they're opened, I can reach the Human Immortal realm. Time, oh time! It's far too urgent!"
Without further hesitation, he made a hand seal, and the space around the small metal ball tore apart. Then, an enormous "Death Star" appeared in the void and crashed into the "Sky City" with overwhelming force.
Boom! Boom!
As an ancient treasure, the "Sky City," though reduced to ruins by the "Ark of Creation," seemed to sense its impending destruction and immediately unleashed a vast aura, instantly blocking the "Death Star." However, this aura was also crushed, and the entire "Copper City" trembled violently, emitting a buzzing sound as distant as a great bell.
In an instant, only a small star remained where Sky City had been; Sky City had crashed into the "Dead Star" and become a lump of copper.
"seal up!"
Under Jiang Liu's seal, the "Death Star" returned to its small size, floating in Jiang Liu's hand. As it rotated, it became clear that the star was no longer completely black; one-third of its surface was now covered with a layer of reddish-copper.
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At this moment, in the imperial palace of the Great Gan Yujing City, Emperor Gan Yang Pan sat on the dragon throne, and standing in front of him was the immortal Hong Xuanji.
"Mysteriously, a great upheaval has occurred on the overseas islands. The Divine Wind Kingdom has been taken over by the Hidden Dragon Temple. Now, driven by the Primordial God, the kingdoms of the Western Regions are launching a full-scale invasion, known as the Divine War. Yunmeng is also unstable. If the Divine Wind Kingdom were to land on the southern coast at the same time, our Great Gan would be surrounded by enemies on all sides!"
Hong Xuanji tucked his hands into the wide sleeves of his robe, raised an eyebrow, and said, “Your Majesty, the Creation Ship has now been completed, and I am about to reach the peak of the Human Immortal realm. Even if that Primordial Spirit transforms into a human and reaches the realm of the Creator, it will be difficult to escape the attack of the Creation Ship.”
Yang Pan's expression remained unchanged, as calm as a still well. He said, "After accumulating for thirty years and scheming for thirty years, and after destroying the Great Zen Temple, you and I have also been hiding and lying in wait for more than twenty years. It is time for you to emerge. With the Ship of Creation, even if Meng Shenji comes, I can make sure he never returns."
As he spoke, he opened the golden box in front of him, inside which was a jade seal, the "Yellow Heaven Seal" passed down from ancient times, representing the state and its people.
Emperor Yang Pan stroked the seal for a while, his expression becoming extremely devout. Suddenly, the seal burst forth with boundless golden light, instantly forming a wide gate.
This jade seal was actually a small world, vast and boundless, twice the size of the "Qiankun Bag".
Emperor Yang Pan went inside, and Hong Xuanji followed behind him.
Upon entering through the golden gate, a magnificent hall immediately came into view! Looking around, one saw a colossal ship, radiating an aura of power capable of shattering the void, exuding an aura of impending departure. 19170
Chapter 220 The Ship of Creation
Within the small world of the "Yellow Heaven Seal," Emperor Gan Yang Pan and Hong Xuanji entered the hall atop the central mountain, where they saw numerous treasures displayed. However, anyone who entered this place would be immediately drawn to the armor suspended in mid-air at the very center.
This armor, its entire body resembling gold, crimson, and purple, featured a helmet shaped like an ancient dragon's head, with long tiger whiskers and deer-like antlers that swayed and fluttered. It exuded an aura of unparalleled nobility and supreme power.
"Xuanji, you haven't worn this armor for twenty years... I remember twenty years ago, Xuanji, you wore this armor and fought against the Immortal Monk Yinyue. As a Martial Saint, you fought against an Immortal and were not at a disadvantage at all. Twenty years have passed, and your cultivation is many times stronger than that of Monk Yinyue. If you wear this armor again, I don't know who can withstand a single punch from you... Put it on!"
A hint of vicissitude appeared in Hong Xuanji's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a strong fighting spirit. He bowed and said, "Yes! Twenty years have passed... The Imperial Dragon Armor is still as it was yesterday!"
The Imperial Dragon Armor, the armor of the ancient holy emperor "Pan," was worn by the holy emperor during his conquests. Emperor Pan forged three swords and one suit of armor, embodying the will of the Heavenly Emperor above and the intentions of the Earth Goddess below. It is the foremost weapon of war throughout history.
The three swords are: the first of the three swords is the "Panhuang Life Sword" of the Champion Marquis; the others are the "Sword of Time" and the "Sword of Void".
The first piece of armor is the "Imperial Heaven Dragon Armor". When a king wears this armor to conquer all directions, it is called "Imperial Heaven".
"The Holy Emperor governs by doing nothing, leaving the affairs of war and killing to me. Whether it is Yuan Qi Shen, Meng Shen Ji, or that mysterious person who fought me twice, they will all die by my fists." Hong Xuanji said softly.
Yang Pan nodded without saying much. The essence of martial arts lies in fearlessness. If one doubts one's own strength, then the path of martial arts is broken. Only with the ambition to destroy heaven, earth, and all living beings can one possibly reach the martial arts realm of shattering the void. Yang Pan waved his hand, and the golden light in the entire hall suddenly dissipated, revealing rows of golden chains.
The golden chain is a seal that seals the "Imperial Dragon Armor". Beneath the chain, the dragon-head-shaped helmet of the "Imperial Dragon Armor" flaps its nostrils and actually breathes, inhaling and exhaling as if it were a real primordial dragon.
The "Buddha's Robe" also developed sentience, becoming a kind of spirit. However, it was killed by the stone Buddha. The armor also developed sentience and took control of itself. If a weak person wore this armor, they could only be controlled by the armor and become a puppet! With each breath, the helmet emitted a thick nasal sound, like a dragon's roar or thunder, causing the entire space of the Imperial Jade Seal to tremble.
The weapon spirit of this "Imperial Heaven Dragon Armor" is far more powerful than that of the "Buddha's Robe".
"Break free from your shackles and return to my body. Ancestor of the First Dragon, transform into armor and accompany the king in his conquests! Let us fight once more, and together we will shatter the vacuum and reach the other side of the Great Thousand World. Imperial Dragon Armor, only by boarding the Ship of Creation can you possibly transcend to the other side; otherwise, forget about it."
If something possesses intelligence, it can naturally communicate. But for such a weapon spirit, reasoning and persuasion are not enough; power is also needed to subdue it. Without formidable strength, one can only be controlled by the armor and become a puppet. Hong Xuanji looked at the dragon head of the armor helmet exhaling breath, his eyes flashing with incomparably brilliant light.
The blood essence of the immortal and the will of martial arts swept over the "Imperial Heaven Dragon Armor" like a tidal wave. In an instant, Hong Xuanji's breathing gradually synchronized with the breathing frequency of the Imperial Heaven Armor. One was the breath of a dragon, the other the breath of an immortal; as they coordinated, their breathing frequencies gradually resonated.
Chant...
The roar of dragons gradually rose and fell!
The Stone Buddha subdued the "Buddha's Robe" by brute force, crushing its spirit into dust. While he quickly gained control of the robe, the lack of its spirit diminished its mystique. Hong Xuanji, however, truly subdued the "Imperial Heaven Dragon Armor," bringing it to submission. As their breathing synchronized, reaching maximum resonance, a powerful, deep, and resonant sound suddenly emanated from the Imperial Heaven Armor. Finally, the entire armor underwent a dramatic transformation, transforming into a ferocious, golden dragon with bared fangs and claws.
When Emperor Panhuang forged this armor, he used the flesh of the Primordial Dragon. Now, it manifests itself in the form of the Primordial Dragon. Unlike ordinary dragons, its long claws and scales exude an ancient and precious aura, seemingly making it truly the ancestor of dragons.
The dragon roared, and Hong Xuanji also roared. The two echoed each other, and the air vibrated continuously. Even the golden shackles vibrated, cracking and snapping!
Countless cracks appeared on the golden chains of shackles, and then they exploded into dust.
After breaking free of its seal, the primordial dragon flew towards Hong Xuanji. Hong Xuanji showed no fear; instead, a faint smile appeared on his face as he stretched out his hand. His palm, with its translucent skin displaying a magical quality, wielded the most terrifying power in the world, and touched the charging dragon's head.
The mad dragon immediately shrank, transforming into a small golden dragon phantom that imprinted itself on Hong Xuanji's forehead.
Subsequently, a faint, crimson-gold dragon phantom appeared between Hong Xuanji's eyebrows and along the entire "Heavenly Court" area. Upon closer inspection, however, it seemed to be an illusion.
He subdued the "Heavenly Dragon Armor".
"Grand Tutor, your skills are truly impressive! I have to admire you!" At this moment, a man walked in from outside the main hall. This man was extremely tall, carrying a huge sword on his back. The hilt of the sword was bright red, as if it had been stained with blood. The blade was as long as the man himself, a full nine feet long.
"Your Majesty, the Ark of Creation has been completed. Once we capture the Primordial Spirit, we will gain eternal power. Then we can traverse the turbulent currents of time and space, enter the Outer Heavens, break through the barriers of the Middle Thousand Worlds, and find the Yang God's thoughts. By consuming the Yang God's thoughts, the Human Immortal can break through the shackles of life and have hope of reaching the realm of shattering the void!"
"Gongyang Yu, how is your lifespan now? Can you still fight?" Hong Xuanji said. The person who appeared was none other than Gongyang Yu, the Great Saber Saint from a hundred years ago, with the strength of a Human Immortal. His lifespan was almost exhausted, but Human Immortals are known as "True Immortals Who Never Lose Strength," meaning that his physical strength would not dissipate until the moment of his death, and before he died, his physical strength was no different from that of his peak.
To gain the Yang God's thought, to reach the strength to shatter the void before his lifespan runs out, and to obtain a longer life—this was the motivation behind the Sword Saint Gongyang Yu's allegiance to Yang Pan.
"As long as the immortals live, their power will not dissipate. Although my strength is not as great as the Grand Tutor's, when I unleash it, even the Creator will be afraid."
Gongyang Yu smiled slightly.
"Your Majesty, we are now surrounded by enemies on all sides. We should take one to defeat. Meng Shenji is too powerful. We must proceed slowly. Yuanqi Shen will only be useful to the Ship of Creation once he transforms into a human and reaches the strength of a Creator. It would be better to first pacify the Divine Wind Kingdom and destroy the Hidden Dragon Temple to deter the villains."
Hong Xuanji said coldly.
Emperor Yang nodded and said in a deep voice, "Very well. Only by pacifying the south with lightning speed can we have the energy to capture the Yuanqi God in one fell swoop and make him the eternal power source for the Creation Boat. Then we can build the Thunder Pool and no longer worry about energy. So let's go! I haven't left Yujing City for twenty years. Today, I will take a look at my beautiful land!"
As he spoke, he flew toward the enormous ship at the foot of the mountain.
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Inside the Hidden Dragon Temple in Izumo Province, Jiang Liu had just passed the sixth tribulation of lightning and comprehended the rules of shattering the void during the tribulation. He was about to go into seclusion to refine his acupoints when he sensed a sound of space rupturing in the void.
"The void has ruptured, indicating that someone has descended through the turbulent flow of time and space. But... what could be of such a massive scale?"
Just as Jiang Liu was astonished, the space shattered like a mirror with a "crash"! Then he sensed the aura of a master, like an ancient demon god or an ancient yang god, vast and boundless, which shattered a layer of space and appeared above the Izumo Kingdom.
"The Ship of Creation!"
As soon as Jiang Liu finished speaking, a ship's bow appeared in the shattered space above his head. It was enormous, and then a ship seven or eight times larger than the "Death Star," a thousand meters long, capable of holding almost 100,000 people, and eighteen stories high, with each floor more magnificent than the last, appeared in the sky.
"Holy crap, this is a spaceship from a science fiction world!" Qingdi exclaimed, looking at the massive ship that blotted out the sky above him.