Chapter 356: Chapter 27: Gathering Together, the Thatched Cottage on Taishan

"Emperor, the Human World is performing the Feng Shan ceremony without offering sacrifices to the heavens. How should we proceed?"

In the South Pole Celestial Court, a Daluo heard this and answered coolly:

"Dispatch the gods of the Thunder Division to question their crime..."

He suddenly thought of Gouchen and changed his tone:

"Dispatch the gods of the Thunder Division to observe the ceremony. If the opportunity arises, have the Human King offer a sacrifice to the Celestial Realm, or else ruin their Feng Shan affair."

"Yes." The Immortal Official acknowledged the order and withdrew.

A similar scene played out in the East Pole and North Pole Celestial Courts. Even the host of immortals in the Central Celestial Court were indignant. After receiving the Celestial Emperor’s "handle it as you see fit," they too began to issue orders to the Celestial Army.

"Didn’t we just appoint a new Celestial River Commander? Send him," Li Jing instructed. "He’s called Marshal Tianpeng, right? Tell him to handle this assignment well."

The Celestial General saluted and withdrew. Nearby, Venus said with a smile:

"Is the Li Celestial King not personally leading the army to the Lower Realm this time?"

Li Jing shook his head vigorously.

"Forget it. His Majesty hasn’t made his stance clear, after all. He issued no decree. Let the newly appointed Tianpeng go take a look. That fellow’s origins are quite extraordinary—born in the Celestial River and immediately assuming this post. This will be a good chance to see his skill level."

"Is that so?" Venus teased. "Could it be that the Li Celestial King is a little afraid of the Human World? What, have you still not forgotten that great upheaval from ten thousand years ago?"

Li Jing gave a dry cough.

"How could I possibly forget that?"

"The Li Celestial King needn’t be so afraid. That person has been gone for ten thousand years. He’s most likely in secluded cultivation, perhaps even in Douluo Palace..."

"Taibai, what are you talking about? What do you mean, ’afraid’?" Li Jing’s eyes widened. "I’ll take some Celestial Soldiers and Generals myself to provide backup for Tianpeng!"

"Alright, alright, you’re not afraid," Venus said cheerfully. "By the way, regarding that matter with Nezha, what does the Li Celestial King think?"

Li Jing’s expression turned grim.

"It’s very strange. Even I can’t tell which is real and which is fake. The two Nezhas have already fought their way to the East Sea, turning everything upside down. But His Majesty told us not to interfere, so we can only wait and see how things develop."

He hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice:

"I just feel that His Majesty’s behavior is a bit..."

"Watch your words!" Venus warned. Li Jing immediately realized his mistake and fell silent.

.........

「Taishan.」

Yan Huang, who was leisurely ascending on a cloud, suddenly sensed something. He looked off to the side, his expression changing drastically.

On the horizon, a sea of blood churned. A figure stood upon it, clad in a Profound Armor Military Robe and holding a Copper Sword. With a single step, he arrived!

"Surrender without a fight, and you might live."

He said coldly, pointing his Copper Sword at Yan Huang as an illusion of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood pressed down on him.

Yan Huang felt himself enveloped by a murderous aura and killing intent, almost drowning in it. His expression became extremely solemn, all his previous leisure and nonchalance gone. He said in a heavy voice:

"You’ve been chasing me for three days. May I ask your name?"

The newcomer raised an eyebrow. ’It seems he really is a Grand Grade who’s been in seclusion in the mountains for who knows how many years. He doesn’t even know who I am?’

He said flatly:

"Wu’an Monarch, Bai Qi."

Yan Huang’s face fell.

Even though the history of the Current World was fragmented, the monarchs, famous generals, and renowned officials of past dynasties were still recorded!

Bai Qi, the Butcher of Qin!

’So this really is the era of the Qin Dynasty... Then that Royal Palace I tried to force my way into earlier...’

A bitter look appeared on Yan Huang’s face. No wonder he had been locked onto by dozens of Grand Grades the moment he flew over that Royal Palace!

He gave a dry laugh and made a respectful gesture.

"I was the one who gave offense earlier. I have been in secluded cultivation in the mountains for many years and have only just entered the Human World. I was ignorant of the situation. I hope the Wu’an Monarch will not take offense."

The Wu’an Monarch spoke calmly:

"I am merely following the First Emperor’s command to capture you and bring you back to Xianyang. If you know what’s good for you, stop running. His Majesty is not a bloodthirsty man. If you truly had no intention of causing offense, he will naturally spare your life."

"Is that so..."

Yan Huang kept a smile on his face, but in the next instant, he turned and fled.

’Like hell I’d believe that!’

’The First Emperor isn’t bloodthirsty??’

’Never mind anything else, just look at that Coffin and Casket that fell on Taishan. A single drop of blood from it was enough to create a Dead Immortal!’

Yan Huang cursed inwardly as he fled frantically, his heart full of bitterness. ’So it was this infamous star of slaughter! No wonder we’re both Grand Grades, yet he’s so absurdly powerful!’

’Besides, this place must truly be the Ancient Times. I can’t even wield the Golden Great Dao!’

’In the Current World, a Grand Grade has already reached the limits of heaven and earth, possessing a special authority granted by them. They can wield the Golden Great Dao, creating a path of golden light with a single step that can cross hundreds of millions of miles in an instant... But I can’t do that here, which means the upper limit of power isn’t Grand Grade!’

At this moment, the Wu’an Monarch saw Yan Huang flee again and snorted coldly, his patience gone. Standing perfectly still, he brought his sword across his shoulder and then thrust it down. A monstrous sea of blood surged forth!

The sea of blood shattered the void and enveloped Yan Huang in an instant, threatening to submerge him!

Yan Huang’s brows knitted. ’This is bad,’ he thought. The image of a roaring True Dragon appeared on his left hand, while the image of a Vermilion Bird setting the plains ablaze appeared on his right. He brought his palms together, creating the magnificent spectacle of a dragon and a bird singing in unison.

But while this Great Slaughter Technique crashed out and kicked up monstrous waves in the sea of blood, that was all it did. The mountain of corpses continued to press down, and the sea of blood continued to surge forward!

Suddenly, the surging mountain of corpses and sea of blood faltered for a moment, showing signs of shattering. Yan Huang’s eyes lit up. He shot out through a crack and fled once more.

The Wu’an Monarch’s expression shifted slightly. He scanned his surroundings and called out in a loud voice:

"Which friend has acted from the shadows?"

His voice was like a great tide, shaking the heavens. Seeing no response, the Wu’an Monarch snorted coldly and slashed with his Copper Sword again. The sea of blood surged, forcing the fleeing Yan Huang back.

"Wu’an Monarch..." Yan Huang was starting to feel helpless. "It truly was an unintentional mistake on my part."

"It is useless to speak with me."

The Wu’an Monarch said flatly:

"You have an accomplice? Where are they?"

"What?" Yan Huang was stunned.

Seeing his reaction, the Wu’an Monarch frowned. His eyes blazed with light, like two Great Sun Golden Lamps, as he scanned the area, but he detected nothing unusual.