Chapter 1986: Chapter 1986: The Moon-Worshipper Elder’s Conspiracy, The Battle for Apotheosis

"The Dao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Dao..."

Ye Feng was sitting on the grass, sipping Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea, while explaining the Dao Scripture to the disciples.

This was a mandatory course for new disciples. At least grasping the first ten Chapters was essential to build a solid foundation and quickly advance to the corresponding realm.

A few days later.

Seeing that the new disciples had learned adequately, Ye Feng instructed Gong Qingqiu to take them away, arrange new accommodations, and explain the sect’s rules.

Thus, the recruitment concluded.

The remaining matters were left to Gong Qingqiu.

After settling the new disciples, she distributed the sect’s identity tokens and uniforms and arranged for the new disciples to prepare to enter the upgraded version of the Rebirth Pond to enhance their potential.

This was an essential path.

Once every new disciple entered the Rebirth Pond to transform themselves, soaking repeatedly more than ten times, each person’s potential would be several times that of an ordinary Sacred Body.

Their basic combat power would also skyrocket.

For any member of the Misty Holy Sect, the current minimum combat power had been raised to at least King Five Stars.

What a terrifying concept this was!

Any member of the Misty Holy Sect placed in any lower rank Great Universe could verify the Dao as a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable.

This is the foundation of the Misty Holy Sect!

"I hope you all grow quickly!"

Ye Feng sent his blessings to the new disciples, then continued to compile the Book of Laws, adding annotations as a cultivation technique for the sect’s new disciples.

As for the "Nine Heavens Profound Art", currently, only the most core disciples like Mo Ying could cultivate it.

...

Cosmic Sea, Twin Universe entrance.

The Moon-Worshipper Elder of the Abyss Clan was detailing his ingenious plan, and the surrounding over a hundred Half-Step Heavenly Venerable powerhouses listened attentively.

"Alright, that’s my plan."

After an extensive explanation, the Moon-Worshipper Elder felt parched and took a sip of tea.

The others, upon hearing this, were utterly astonished.

"Brilliant, truly brilliant!"

"I can’t believe there’s such a clever scheme."

The hundred or so Half-Step Heavenly Venerables present gave a thumbs up to the cunning Moon-Worshipper Elder.

"Fellow Daoists, since you all agree that my plan is flawless, let’s begin implementing it!"

The Moon-Worshipper Elder declared loudly.

"Yes, for this plan, we will follow your lead."

The powerhouses present nodded.

With that, they began to take action.

As one Half-Step Heavenly Venerable powerhouse after another dispersed to nearby seas, numerous Cosmic Sea Fish with high cultivation levels were driven over, at least Eightieth-layered Immortal Emperor.

"Do as I say!"

The Moon-Worshipper Elder quickly reminded.

Everyone nodded, forming special imprints with their hands, embedding them into the Cosmic Sea Fish, then driving them into the vortex.

Crack!

The powerful Cosmic Sea Fish were instantly crushed the moment they entered the vortex, transforming into countless streams of energy flooding into the Twin Universe.

If it were before, complete bodies might have remained.

But since the Twin Universe consciousness sensed an external threat, any creature passing through the cosmic channel would be forcibly obliterated.

Pop pop!

Countless imprints shattered, severing contact with the Moon-Worshipper Elder and others, but they were not panicked.

This was anticipated.

Twin Universe.

In that mysterious galaxy.

Countless energy streams passed through the One-Way Extraterritorial Gate, then were absorbed by the universe, yet numerous special imprints remained intact.

They hovered in place, waiting.

The external Moon-Worshipper Elder and others continued to act, driving more Cosmic Sea Fish into the Twin Universe, and implanting imprints within each, although most were destroyed, some always remained, floating in that galaxy.

Starry Sky World.

Due to the influx of energy, the area rapidly expanded, generating more brilliant galaxies.

This scene filled everyone with joy.

"Oh, the universe is being rejuvenated!"

"This is a good thing!"

They were unaware of the enormous conspiracy hidden behind this prosperity.

In that galaxy.

With the appearance of numerous imprints, signs of merging appeared, devouring cosmic energy to transform into native life forms of the Twin Universe.

Thump! Thump!

Powerful heartbeats erupted, countless imprints transformed into a phantom figure at this moment.

"It hurts, my head hurts!"

This figure held his head, trembling all over, unaware of why he appeared in this world, only knowing his name was "King of Destruction," naturally possessing formidable power and mastering various top-level secret techniques.

He had only one mission: assassination!

"New powerhouses will be born in this world, my mission is to kill them."

The King of Destruction muttered.

This was the Moon-Worshipper Elder’s scheme.

He had over a hundred Half-Step Heavenly Venerables form imprints to infiltrate the Twin Universe in this manner, allowing them to automatically attract and merge into a unique Law life form.

This life form was difficult to extinguish.

It parasitized the Great Dao of the universe, like an indelible parasite. To kill it, one had to shake the Great Dao of the universe, an almost impossible task.

Only a Heavenly Venerable could accomplish it.

And the King of Destruction’s combat power was also sufficiently strong, close to the Peak of Half-Step Heavenly Venerable, coupled with its almost indestructible special talent, was enough to sweep across the universe.

In the Cosmic Sea.

The Moon-Worshipper Elder formed seals with his hands, and the surface of the water displayed the vision of the King of Destruction, finally revealing the internal situation of the Twin Universe, exciting everyone.

"Come and have a look!"

The Moon-Worshipper Elder shouted, and everyone swarmed around the water’s screen, ready to observe the current Twin Universe from the perspective of the King of Destruction.

"Can we control the King of Destruction?"

A Half-Step Heavenly Venerable asked.

The Moon-Worshipper Elder shook his head: "No, we can only see the footage and hear the sound. Anyway, the King of Destruction has his own mission of destruction and will surely complete it."

"Alright."

Everyone nodded and watched intently.

...

Twin Universe, February 2.

On this day, Divine Sword Immortal Emperor, Qingchen Ancient Immortal, and eight other Immortal Emperors with Dao Verifying Imprints all had a premonition, realizing a battle was imminent.

"Battle!"

The ten Hundred-layered Immortal Emperors rushed out from their seclusion places and quickly arrived above the Shenzhou Continent in the Starry Sky World, preparing to erupt in the Dao Verifying battle.

"Is it about to begin?"

"Quick, wake the ancestors!"

Everyone exclaimed, some preparing to watch the battle, others awakening their own ancestors to observe and learn together.

At the peak of Misty Peak.

Ye Feng slowly opened his eyes, looking towards the Heavenly Origin Sea.

There stood ten Hundred-layered Immortal Emperors, namely Divine Sword Immortal Emperor, Qingchen Ancient Immortal, and others.

"Ten people vying for a single spot, I wonder who will emerge as the final victor."

Ye Feng murmured.

Compared to the Flame Universe, the Dao Verifying in the Twin Universe was more grandiloquent and formal.

Above the Heavenly Origin Sea.

The Great Dao Golden List radiated a dazzling golden glow, enveloping the entire Shenzhou Continent, further stabilizing the void, ensuring it could withstand the battles of top powerhouses.

"How are we to battle, everyone?"

Qingchen Ancient Immortal asked, hands behind his back, looking around at Divine Sword Immortal Emperor and other Dao Verifying competitors.

"Select your opponent, eliminate five first, and then continue the battle, how about it?"

An Immortal Emperor suggested.

His entire body was clad in armor, with no nose or mouth on his face, only six golden-red eyes.

He hailed from the Six-Eyed Divine Race.

A formidable race, capable of intimidating the Divine Soul when all six eyes exerted force, viewed as a strong competitor by Divine Sword Immortal Emperor.

This person was titled Six-Eyed Divine King.

"Alright, then let’s battle!"

Divine Sword Immortal Emperor swiftly chose an unknown opponent, avoiding initial conflict with strong competitors like Qingchen Ancient Immortal and Six-Eyed Divine King.

In that case, the risk is too high.

"Battle!"

The ten competitors quickly chose their opponents and spread out into five different areas, sizing each other up for a long time without taking action, as if in apprehension.

The various realms of the universe were watching the showdown intently.

"They’re finally fighting."

Xiao Fangu was also secretly watching, eager to know who would win and reach the status of Half-Step Heavenly Venerable.

Tengang Continent, the entrance.

The Bodhi Ancient Tree’s True Spirit, alongside the four dreamers of Heaven, Earth, Mystical, and Yellow—all peak Hundred-layered Immortal Emperors—were observing the battle.

"Our master has sent word. We can partake in the subsequent struggle for Dao verification to break through sooner."

The Bodhi Ancient Tree’s True Spirit said.

This was Ye Feng’s intention.

As the heritage left behind by the Army-Destroyer Heavenly Venerable, both the Bodhi Ancient Tree’s True Spirit and the four dreamers of Heaven, Earth, Mystical, and Yellow all possess combat prowess above King level of Seven Stars. They can fully participate in the Half-Step Heavenly Venerable’s Dao verification struggle to enhance their cultivation level.

"Very well, we shall enter the fray next time."

The four dreamers of Heaven, Earth, Mystical, and Yellow nodded in agreement.

In another star domain.

The King of Destruction lay dormant, watching the battle above the Heavenly Origin Sea of Shenzhou, waiting for an opportunity to strike.

"Whoever becomes the victor, I shall kill them!"

The King of Destruction licked his lips.

That was his mission!

Every time someone achieved Dao verification, he would strike before the recipient absorbed the Universe Origin’s baptism, eradicating them completely to prevent the rise of a supreme being in the universe.

For in that way, the universe would remain a lamb ready for slaughter.

Above the Heavenly Origin Sea.

The Divine Sword Immortal Emperor and the other ten strongest individuals bathed in the golden radiance of the Great Dao Golden List, as if clad in golden armor.

"Gentlemen, are we not commencing combat yet?"

The Divine Sword Immortal Emperor asked with a smile.

The others also smiled but none made a move, continuously observing their opponents.

"How about this, let’s count to three and start?"

The Qingchen Ancient Immortal half-jokingly suggested.

"Sure!"

Everyone agreed unanimously.

"Alright, one!"

Amazingly, everyone defied convention and shouted "one" in unison, making their move immediately.

Boom!

In an instant, the ten strongest figures were engaged in fierce combat in the sky, launching deadly moves right away, giving no chance for their opponents to react.

"Return of Ten Thousand Swords!"

The Divine Sword Immortal Emperor formed hand seals, his body enveloped by the power of Divine Sword Continent, forming a solid shield, while countless flying swords soared from his back, cutting towards his opponent.

"Dragon Origin Shield!"

The others also cast spells to engage their opponents directly.

As five battles exploded simultaneously, the audience didn’t know which duel to focus on, having to look left and right to keep a basic grasp of the situation on the field.

Clang!

The Divine Sword Immortal Emperor was formidable, especially since he had received guidance from Ye Feng. His Return of Ten Thousand Swords unleashed countless powerful flying swords that forced his opponent into continual retreat.

On another side, the Qingchen Ancient Immortal also held the upper hand.

Their displayed combat power was not just at King level of Seven Stars, but an impressive Nine Stars!

The Divine Sword Immortal Emperor was the same.

In comparison, the other eight competitors were merely at King level of Seven Stars and clearly at a disadvantage.

Crunch!

Before long, the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor defeated his opponent, claiming victory in the first battle.

"Poof!"

His opponent was sent flying, spewing blood, as the mark on his forehead emerged and got absorbed by the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor.

"Alas, I lost."

The vanquished exclaimed in resignation, promptly retreating swiftly.

Boom!

Elsewhere, the Qingchen Ancient Immortal shattered his opponent’s defense, causing them to retreat and vomit blood, as the mark on their forehead also drifted out and was absorbed by the Qingchen Ancient Immortal.

The other battlefronts gradually decided their victors too.

The Six-Eyed Divine King naturally advanced.

Besides those three, two other peak Hundred-layered Immortal Emperors with strong defenses also defeated their opponents and absorbed their marks, securing their spot in the top five.

"Esteemed Daoists, shall we battle another day, or today?" The Divine Sword Immortal Emperor asked in a deep voice.

"No time like the present, let’s fight!" The Qingchen Ancient Immortal licked his lips, already discerning that among this batch of competitors, the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor was the strongest.

"Now there are five of us, how should we proceed?" The Six-Eyed Divine King inquired.

"A melee!" The Qingchen Ancient Immortal suggested.

In the next moment.

The Qingchen Ancient Immortal swiftly attacked, summoning a massive blue mountain behind him with countless tiers, crashing straight towards the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor.

"Kill!"

The Six-Eyed Divine King and others, with a strong sense of cohesion, launched their attacks simultaneously—not against the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor, but towards the Qingchen Ancient Immortal.

"What are you doing?"

The Qingchen Ancient Immortal raged; he had just communicated with the Six-Eyed Divine King and others to attack the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor first, then settle things between themselves.

Yet, they acted without honor!

Boom!

With a single strike, the Qingchen Ancient Immortal was assaulted by the Six-Eyed Divine King and the others, his body cracking as he struggled to fend off the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor, having no time to counter.

"A great opportunity!"

The Divine Sword Immortal Emperor rejoiced, performing Return of Ten Thousand Swords, as countless Sword Qi coalesced into a semi-transparent form and swiftly struck the Qingchen Ancient Immortal.

"Damn it!"

The Qingchen Ancient Immortal attempted to fight back, but the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor’s onslaught came again, leaving him defenseless as he spewed blood, clearly defeated.

"I’m infuriated!"

Watching his mark drift toward the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor and get absorbed, the Qingchen Ancient Immortal’s mouth twitched, understanding his complete defeat, and could only wait to fight again a year later.

"Just you three left."

The Divine Sword Immortal Emperor gripped his longsword, looking at the Six-Eyed Divine King and others across from him, feeling very pleased with himself.

"Careless!"

The Six-Eyed Divine King gritted his teeth.

They initially thought Qingchen Ancient Immortal could severely wound the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor, so they ambushed the Qingchen Ancient Immortal, wanting both to be injured.

Then, they would have had hope.

But...

Little did they know, the Qingchen Ancient Immortal was so weak, failing to injure the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor and being defeated in just a few moves, it was downright pathetic.

"It’s your turn!"

The Divine Sword Immortal Emperor formed hand seals, unleashing countless flying swords, the Six-Eyed Divine King hurriedly activating his six eyes to defend, only to be blinded by the sword light, bleeding from all six.

"Ah!"

With a scream, the Six-Eyed Divine King was split in two by a single sword strike, not dead but severely injured, unfit to fight.

His mark slowly drifted out.

"I failed..."

The Six-Eyed Divine King sighed helplessly.

The other two exchanged a look, knowing they couldn’t defeat the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor even together, promptly conceding.

In the next moment.

Their marks drifted out, merging into the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor’s forehead, forming a special Universe Origin Mark.

This was the hallmark of victory!

"The Divine Sword Immortal Emperor is about to verify Dao!"

The audience widened their eyes in astonishment.

Now, the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor had achieved the final victory in this Dao verification struggle, collecting all ten marks. Next, the nineteen Dao Laws he created would be endowed with the Universe Will’s Origin Mark, gaining cosmic-level pressure.

At that time, he would transform into a Half-Step Heavenly Venerable.

At this moment, all eyes were on him.

Rip!

Yet, at that moment, a peculiar dark shadow darted from the depths of the void, precisely slicing open the Divine Sword Immortal Emperor’s forehead, cleaving him in two.

This scene shook the entire universe!

[PS: This Chapter has 4200+ words, good night!]

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