Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 1264 - 561: The Investiture of the Gods Appears, a Familiar Figure (Part 2)
The scroll slowly unfolded, exposing itself in front of Zheng Fa and the others, with no words or patterns on the front, indicating that it held no names of deities.
The back of the Investiture of the Gods depicted cloud-enveloped palace towers, seemingly an ancient Heavenly Palace scene.
It appeared unremarkable.
Zheng Fa was somewhat puzzled. Was the Water Mother afraid of him seizing the Investiture of the Gods? Yet, she seemed quite afraid of it herself, standing at a distance, her expression showing extreme fear.
Just when he was bewildered, the Heavenly Palace on the back of the Investiture of the Gods suddenly emitted a bright yellow light. There seemed to be some entity within the black hole, drawn to it, slowly surfacing secretly.
...
Zheng Fa recoiled further backward; there was something hidden in this black hole aside from the Evil Water Mother?
A sense of vigilance grew in his heart, but the Evil Water Mother remained still; even the human faces on her appeared intimidated, silent, merely staring and waiting.
The entity within the black hole approached, grew brighter, and finally became clear.
The group froze; wasn’t this the Heavenly Palace depicted on the back of the Investiture of the Gods?
The style of the palace was identical to the highest among the clouds on the back of the Investiture of the Gods.
Zheng Fa suddenly realized, "The All Heaven Stars Formation itself is a possession of the Ancient Heavenly Court, containing a Heavenly Palace is normal."
Taiyin Fairy nodded, though her brow remained furrowed: "Then why would the Evil God fear it?"
Zheng Fa could not answer, merely gazing at the suddenly appearing sky, stunned, blurting out: "Is there someone there?"
"Someone?"
Taiyin Fairy and the other three looked over, indeed seeing several people standing outside the palace; they were astonished, what was this place?
Deep Chaos, imprisoned within the All Heaven Stars Formation, where without Zheng Fa’s protection, even moving was difficult.
If someone indeed survived in this place, they must be of a level akin to the Water Mother; who knows what terrifying entity it could be?
Yet, even the Evil Water Mother was afraid of this thing...
"One Evil Water Mother is troubling enough..."
Qingnv murmured, her tone quite dismayed.
At this moment, Zheng Fa spoke again: "I know these people."
"Acquaintances? It’s good to have acquaintances..." Qingnv was initially relieved, but seeing Zheng Fa’s increasingly grim expression, she immediately quieted.
They were acquaintances.
The problem was, these people were exceedingly illustrious.
Zheng Fa never expected to encounter Nuwa and other Saints here!
Six Saints, neatly arranged, stood outside the Heavenly Palace, more importantly — with expressions more solemn than the next.
They glanced this way, seemingly noticing Zheng Fa and others but were indifferent, merely engaged in conversation among themselves, their gaze never leaving the palace.
Zheng Fa now understood why the Evil Water Mother feared them — who among these six wouldn’t be feared?
Indeed, someone didn’t fear them...
From within the Heavenly Palace came a cold laugh, "Supreme, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Nuwa, Jie Yin, Zhunti, what brings you here?"
"We urge you, friend, to reconsider."
"Reconsider? My Dao is complete, why must I reconsider?"
"..."
The Six Saints were silent for a moment, no more words exchanged between them.
"Do you intend to kill me?"
"It’s not our desire, but necessity compels us."
"Then I wish to see whether you can kill me!"
Zheng Fa felt his scalp tingle upon hearing this; who could be so arrogant, could it be Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor rebelling?
The palace gates swung open with a thunderous sound, revealing a very tall stairway at the entrance, with a figure seated at the throne at its end, holding the Investiture of the Gods, looking down at the Six Saints.
...
It was a face Zheng Fa had never seen, looking like a middle-aged man, even in the Nine Luminaries Heaven, he had not met him.
Yet facing the Six Saints including the Supreme, his countenance was filled with pride, unabashed.
The Six Saints appeared even more solemn.
"Friend, there’s still time for repentance."
"Repent?" The man abruptly stood from the throne, "I am a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal, recognized as a Human Saint by the Heavenly Dao, why should I repent?"
Zheng Fa listened, astonished.
At this moment he perceived; this scene seemed to occur in the Primordial times.
Previously he was curious, what exactly happened in the Primordial times, fading away into history.
Today he seemingly glimpsed some semblance of reality.
It is uncertain whether this time-space was unique, preserving these images, or the strength of the seven individuals engraved their motions into history.
According to the man’s claim, he was a Human Saint — the implications were somewhat terrifying.
Human Saint corresponds to the seventh Hongmeng Purple Qi in Zheng Fa’s possession!
Zheng Fa previously thought he was the first to obtain the seventh Hongmeng Purple Qi, but now it seems, this Purple Qi had emerged earlier, even enabling a Human to achieve sainthood.
Only it remained unknown why this man appeared to clash with the Six Saints, having been confronted by them now.
"Do you still persist in your delusion?"
Yuanshi’s expression grew cold, slowly unfurling the Pangu Banner, poised to strike.
The man sneered, tossing the Investiture of the Gods into the void, laughing coldly: "I am a Human Saint. If I die, your Saint Seats shall cease to exist."
Others couldn’t comprehend, but Zheng Fa understood – the crux distinguishes Saint Seats from Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortals lies within the Human Clan.
This man claims to be a Human Saint, almost embodying the Human Clan; if he perishes, Saint Seats of the six also dissolve.
Clearly, the Investiture of the Gods seemed one of his magical treasures; no wonder its appearance led to the abnormal Heavenly Palace manifestation.
Yuanshi Taoist shook his head, seemingly resolute, as the Pangu Banner swept toward the man across.
The Heavenly Palace reverted to darkness, what occurred within remained unseen. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
Taiyin Fairy, her companions, and Zheng Fa exchanged wary glances; fear glimmering — even as mere shadows of the past, the pressure from the six was overwhelming.
Qingnv’s voice was not cheerful: "The battle is so fierce; aren’t we even worthy to watch?"
Zheng Fa slightly nodded — unpleasant truth, but it was reality, in the face of these seven warring individuals, Zheng Fa and others’ cultivation allowed no insight on events taking place.
Eventually, six humanoid figures gradually emerged from darkness.
The middle-aged man was gone.
Yet the Six Saints seemed no better off; Yuanshi Taoist’s Pangu Banner of torn appearance, Tongtian Taoist was missing half an arm, Supreme Taoist looking increasingly aged.
Nuwa stood beside with closed eyes, her face pale.
Zhunti and Jie Yin sat cross-legged, evidently greatly weakened.
After a while, Supreme Taoist spoke: "How are your injuries, fellow Daoists?"
Yuanshi glanced at the Pangu Banner, still regretful: "Nothing life-threatening, merely nothing life-threatening."
Tongtian Taoist gazed at his arm casually, roaring joyfully: "Thrilling!"
Zhunti shook his head, with a wry smile: "The injuries are one thing, as he said, the fall of a Human Saint spells the shattering of our Saint Seats, dire consequences indeed."
"..."
Watching the six silent Saints, Zheng Fa began understanding their current locale.
"If he lives, the Human Clan shall perish."
Nuwa said coldly.
No one else spoke, merely exchanged glances, all nodding slowly.
Supreme Taoist said: "The Primordial remains unextinguished, he too cannot be claimed entirely fallen, necessitating the assistance of fellow Daoists in suppressing, preventing resurgence."
They exchanged glances, all nodded in agreement, their speech about how they were going to suppress was deliberately masked.
After the Six Saints concluded their discussion, they gradually faded away, leaving Zheng Fa and three others puzzled.
The palace remained where it had been, but the domineering figure upon the throne vanished completely.
Human faces upon the Evil Water Mother began wailing bitterly, amidst their chaotic cries, Zheng Fa heard a notably brief title regarding the man:
"Emperor."
