Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1186 - 405: The Realm

The appearance of Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor in the present world is indeed a significant event, especially since he intends to thwart Jiang Li's grand ceremony.

However, to Jiang Li, whether it's Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor or not, it doesn't affect his actions.

Though he harbored doubts in his heart, at this moment his hands were unhesitant. No matter what, capturing and killing the enemy could solve all problems.

This was Jiang Li's resolution. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Drawing the ground into a prison."

The almighty [Emperor Emerges from Zhen] was deployed again, rapidly solidifying the space in a short time. An invisible cage formed, cutting off the opponent's retreat.

To kill the third grade, first cut off their retreat.

Even facing a potential Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor, Jiang Li had no intention of retreating. Even if the opponent was very likely a supreme being, he still had confidence in capturing the opponent.

Even if this confidence might not be great.

Jiang Li had opposed figures as unpredictable in age as Daoist Lord; no matter how formidable Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor was, he was merely an eight-hundred-year-old figure, perhaps not even as old as Daoist Lord.

Tianxuan sensed Jiang Li's determination and did not hesitate, raising a voice, "Protect everyone."

The aftermath of a third-grade battle could cause catastrophic disaster, but here outside the Divine Capital, the Emperor had the ability to protect the surroundings. With several third grades, even a battle of supreme beings was manageable to hold off the aftermath.

Of course, some might still think it worthwhile to die while watching the battle.

Even if the enemy might be Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor, Tianxuan still made a choice at the first moment. The other third grades responded immediately upon hearing, without a moment's hesitation, even the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer, which slightly eased Gongsun Qingyue's secret suspicions about him.

The retreat was sealed, but the intruder who had already revealed his face showed no sign of urgency.

He was tall and strong, appearing to be in his thirties, at the prime of life. Clad in purple and gold robes, he naturally exuded authority.

"Jiang family, over eight hundred years, has produced a monster like you,"

Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor hovered in mid-air, raising his head to look at the figure standing at the pinnacle, slowly saying, "With the blessing of the Emperor Dao Fruit, in terms of strength alone, no other third grade in the world can match you. You indeed have the ability to keep me here."

Back when Jiang Li fought a Heavenly Monarch in Heaven, he was cut off from the assistance of [I Am the State]. Even so, the Heavenly Monarch fell at Jiang Li's hands.

Now, Jiang Li was near the Divine Capital. Even though Great Zhou was in need of recovery, his strength had surged to claim the first among third grades.

But still...

"Are you not going to strike?" Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor raised his voice.

Before the words faded, a great sun above suddenly cast a shadow, as if another sun overlapped with it. A Buddha image, shining like the midday sun, appeared in the sky, possessing thirty-two auspicious marks and eighty good signs, forming a Wisdom Fist Seal with its hands, wearing a Five-Buddha Crown, and dressed in mystical Heavenly Clothes.

Buddha Light, more dazzling than sunlight, universally illuminated the ten directions, omnipresent and omniscient. In less than a nanomoment, the Buddha Light fell upon Jiang Li.

Universal Illumination is the True Spirit of the Great Sun Tathagata.

Jiang Li displayed a strength surpassing all previous emperors in this grand ceremony. If the Nine Provinces were to stabilize and Great Zhou's power returned to its peak, and if the Buddha Country stabilized, providing Jiang Li with more support, no one knows what heights his strength could reach.

Under these circumstances, spectators who might otherwise observe might intervene.

The Great Sun Buddha Light, emanating from the True Spirit, moves with spirit and carries the profound mysteries of the Great Sun Tathagata, illuminating the ten directions with infinite light, directly shining on Jiang Li.

At the same time, formless ripples abruptly emerged, confusing Jiang Li's perception of time, and the world he saw was instantly discordant.

Confusing Light, yet another spectator has intervened.

As the founding Grand Ancestor, Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor Ji Daoyang, in terms of vision and cunning, was top-notch. Though forcefully drawn into battle by Jiang Li, revealing his presence, he had anticipated the situation.

Once he entered the fray against Jiang Li, other spectators would surely be unable to resist intervening. As for the reason...

In simple terms, the world does not permit such an unprecedented third grade to exist.

Though both interveners could not exert their full strength due to various reasons, it was enough to impede Jiang Li. The Cosmic Light Divine Ability of the Great Venerable was mysterious and unpredictable, and even though the Great Sun Tathagata was merely a persistent True Spirit, it was far from ordinary.

Moreover, they were aware of the uniqueness of the Yellow Emperor's four faces, merely exerting force from a distance without intent to directly engage Jiang Li.

Seeing the two spectators exerting restraint, Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor stepped forward.

His body at this moment formed its own heaven and earth. In terms of "Form Tomb" achievement, he was not inferior to Heavenly Monarch or Jiang Li. A terrifying power erupted from within him, akin to the weight of a small world, like a star striking, the most plain yet powerful force.

"Boom!"

The solidified space was compressed, and his body was unleashing unsurpassed might. With each breath, even the space could be shaken.

Incredibly terrifying power would converge upon a single punch, as the punch crushed material space, once again revealing that void realm.

The timing and power were grasped precisely, as if it were the natural operation of the Heavenly Dao, with an inherent necessity.

Jiang Li finally confirmed the other party's realm, which was undeniably that of a Supreme, and then...

He gently shook his body, breaking free from restraints.

The Great Sun Buddha Light entered his True Spirit, directly stirring his mind, but now Jiang Li had transformed into primordial material, essence, Qi, and divinity all ceased to exist, his will as firm as heaven, unshakable.

The Cosmic Light Divine Ability directly affected the perception of time, creating a new path that acted on Jiang Li. However, after experiencing the void perception of the Shape of Tai Shi, Jiang Li was no longer constrained by such chaos.

Thus, Jiang Li grasped the sword, and the Great Circle Sword automatically appeared in his palm, exuding the divine evil Qi that could destroy all things.

Chi You's Flag and the sword were unified, the cold Sword Qi stood atop his fist, instantly—

"Boom—"

The Inner Heaven and Earth of Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor trembled violently, and the manifested mountains and rivers shattered, revealing a Blood Light.

The surrounding space also broke open at this moment, even the reinforced space could not withstand the collision of these two forces.

Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor's body shook intensely as the destructive divine evil thundered into him, blasting him back into the pitch-black void.

"Trying to escape?"

The All Heaven Divine Sha thundered into the void like a raging dragon pursuing its target, the extreme destructive Qi made Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor's heart tremble with fear, yet he also felt a victorious joy.

'I intentionally revealed this identity to make you waste time in the mortal world.'

With such lingering thoughts, he disappeared into the void.

Meanwhile, Jiang Li's will, accompanied by the All Heaven Divine Sha, swept across the void, pursuing relentlessly, like a shadow.

Even if it means traversing the universe, his location must be found.

This determination was released very directly.

All because Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor's appearance posed yet another shock to the current court. Even when the Heavenly Monarch, under the guise of Ji Jiji, raised the banner against Jiang Li, it did not compare to the impact of Great Zhou's Grand Ancestor's emergence.

The officials and soldiers around the Huanqiu Platform, as well as the third-grade present, could all feel that intense will, and also perceive the current emperor's formidable power.

'In the current age, besides the Second Grade, who else could stop him.'

This thought spun in the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer's mind.

Even with the obstruction of two observers, he could easily repel the Grand Ancestor. Even if someone intended to side with the Grand Ancestor, they might not dare to speak up before such unmatched power.

At this moment, Jiang Li stood on the Huanqiu Platform, encompassing every direction within his sight.

In his vision, the invisible temporal ripples had disappeared.

Above him, the Great Sun Tathagata image was also vanishing.

As if they were merely probing moves, unwilling to engage further with Jiang Li, or perhaps...

They were helpless against Jiang Li.

This brief yet intense episode did not affect Emperor Jiang's momentum; instead, it fortified his majesty.

'This is my world.'

Jiang Li looked down upon Heaven and Earth from the Huanqiu Platform, such a thought flickered through his mind.

And his will merged with the unified Nine Provinces, extending to every corner of them.

The previous enthronement symbolized Jiang Li's becoming the Emperor, but the current grand ceremony was a milestone for the unification of the Nine Provinces.

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As Jiang Li settled the Heaven and Earth of Great Zhou, a silhouette slowly emerged in the roaring turbid wind outside the South Heavenly Gate.

'During the previous pursuit, I sensed a familiarity from afar, which I thought at the time stemmed from "Form Tomb," but now...'

Sparkling light appeared in the center of the brows, and the figure outside the South Heavenly Gate slowly opened the Heavenly Eye of the Divine Palace at the brow center.

"The reason for the familiarity is because of the 'Yin Talisman Scripture.' You are using 'Form Tomb' to cover the foundation of the 'Yin Talisman Scripture.'"

Another Jiang Li looked at the South Heavenly Gate and slowly spoke.