Chapter 530 529 The Ruthless Way the Emperor Sovereign Falls
Purple Cloud Divine Thunder tore through the sky like a massive purple dragon, wielding the power to destroy heaven and earth as it ferociously pounced towards Taiyi Emperor Sovereign. At this moment, Taiyi Emperor Sovereign's eyes deepened, seeming to peer into the will of heaven behind the Heavenly Tribulation.
He clenched his hands, and the rotating speed of the Yin Yang Dual Polarity Mirror increased sharply. The interweaving black and white light formed a dense protection net, tightly enveloping the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder.
However, the power of Purple Cloud Divine Thunder far exceeded expectations, and even the Yin Yang Dual Polarity Mirror could not fully withstand it. The thunderlight penetrated the protective net, and its residual force remained fierce. Taiyi Emperor Sovereign's figure shuddered slightly, a trace of fresh blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes remained resolute, showing no sign of retreat.
"So this is the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder? Indeed, its reputation is well deserved!" Taiyi Emperor Sovereign thought to himself. He then took a deep breath, and his aura surged dramatically as the Yin Yang Dao Body was pushed to its limit. Around him, Yin Yang Qi swirled, the black and white light reflecting off each other, as if forming a miniature universe around him to combat the external tribulation.
With Taiyi Emperor Sovereign giving it his all, the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder finally exhausted its energy. Taiyi Emperor Sovereign hastily swallowed a Seventh Stage Healing Dao Pill, which he had kept in his mouth, to fully recover from the injuries.
However, after ten breaths, Taiyi Emperor Sovereign's body stiffened slightly, and his eyes suddenly became vacant as he stood quietly upon the Immortal Crystal Platform.
"After the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation comes the Heart Demon Tribulation," a mysterious Saint Venerable from Heavenly Strategy Pavilion said softly, with a hint of gravity in his tone. Upon hearing this, Yu Qingtan and the other cultivators felt a tightness in their chests. The Heart Demon Tribulation was unlike the Heavenly Tribulation; it tested a cultivator's Nature of Heart and will. Should one fail, it meant eternal doom, and there was even a possibility of succumbing to the demon within, becoming a terrifying existence that knew only slaughter.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and the struggle between Taiyi Emperor Sovereign and his Heart Demon was silent and invisible. However, the gradual appearance of sweat on his face let everyone know that this process was extremely dangerous and intense.
Finally, after an indeterminate amount of time, Taiyi Emperor Sovereign abruptly opened his eyes, flickers of victorious light sparkling within. The illusions dissipated like morning fog under the sunlight, revealing his steadfast expression.
However, Taiyi Emperor Sovereign did not relax in the slightest, for he knew the final, most difficult step still awaited him—the strike of the Supreme Immortal Artifact.
As the dust settled from the Heart Demon Tribulation, a faint Spiritual Light surrounded Taiyi Emperor Sovereign, signifying a dual elevation of his spirit and cultivation level after enduring numerous trials. He looked up at the firmament, where, amid a chaotic space, an ancient and powerful force seemed to be brewing. It was the prelude to the strike of the Supreme Immortal Artifact, as well as the most challenging barrier on the path to Immortal Ascension.
"The Supreme Immortal Artifact, born of heaven and earth, contains supreme principles, and only a True Immortal can wield it. Although I have reached the Peak of Tribulation Crossing, facing such a trial, I must still give it my all," Taiyi Emperor Sovereign contemplated, with a hint of resoluteness flashing in his eyes. He realized that this strike was not just a test of his strength but also the ultimate trial of his will and beliefs.
In the sky, the chaotic aura grew denser before finally condensing into an ethereal giant sword. On the blade circulated traces of the myriad paths of heaven, as if it could cut through all illusions and pierce through space-time.
On the blade were two simple words, "Break Realm"!
This is the strike of a Supreme Immortal Artifact, intangible yet enough to instill fear in the heart of any cultivator at the Peak of Tribulation Crossing.
"Come, let me see if you can truly be the stumbling block on my path to Immortal Ascension!" Taiyi Emperor Sovereign bellowed to the heavens, his voice filled with defiance and a fighting spirit. With Seal Handsigns formed by his hands, the Yin Yang Dual Polarity Mirror appeared once more above his head. This time, not only were the black and white qi circulating on the mirror's surface, but there were also faint visions of stars moving and the universe being born and dying, clearly, he had integrated all of his lifelong learning and understanding of the cosmic Principles into this one strike.
"Yin Yang reversal, Qiankun set!" Taiyi Emperor Sovereign uttered lowly as the Yin Yang Dual Polarity Mirror suddenly spun, transforming into a light column of black and white, soaring skyward, and colliding head-on with the ethereal giant sword of the Supreme Immortal Artifact.
The two forces collided in the sky, erupting into a blinding light, causing all of Taiyi Divine Mountain to tremble as if heaven and earth were about to collapse at this moment. Yu Qingtan and other cultivators watching the battle all had looks of horror on their faces, having never witnessed such a terrifying clash of powers, and even those high above Tribulation Crossing Stage Emperor Sovereigns had grave expressions, silently exclaiming to themselves.
However, as time passed, the black and white light column gradually seemed overpowered, being suppressed bit by bit by the giant sword of the Supreme Immortal Artifact. The face of Taiyi Emperor Sovereign grew pale, he could feel the Spiritual Power within his body being rapidly depleted, and even his Yin Yang Dao Body was struggling to withstand such a tremendous burden.
"Could it be that I'm truly to fall here?" A wave of unwillingness surged in Taiyi Emperor Sovereign's heart, but he quickly suppressed this emotion and converted it into an even more steadfast belief. "No, I cannot give up! For Immortal Ascension, for protecting this world, I must persevere!"
He clenched his teeth tightly, once again stimulating the remaining Spiritual Power in his body, while from the depths of his soul, a power unlike any before was awakened. That was his obsession and pursuit of the Great Dao, the pride and dignity he held as a cultivator.
"The Great Dao is boundless, my heart eternal!" Taiyi Emperor Sovereign roared, his figure seemingly merging with the universe at that moment. The Yin Yang Dual Polarity Mirror burst forth with unprecedented Spiritual Light, actually managing to withstand the giant sword of the Supreme Immortal Artifact for a moment.
But in the end, the power of the Supreme Immortal Artifact was too overwhelming, and the giant sword eventually pierced through the light column, carrying a world-destroying power as it hurtled toward Taiyi Emperor Sovereign.
"Boom!"
A loud bang echoed, and Taiyi Divine Mountain seemed to be cleaved in two, dust and debris filled the air, blocking out the sky. When the dust settled, the figure of Taiyi Emperor Sovereign had vanished, leaving behind only the shattered Yin Yang Dual Polarity Mirror, lying quietly on the Immortal Crystal Platform, telling the tale of the heart-stopping battle that had taken place.
With that deafening roar, time seemed to freeze. As the dust gradually cleared, the figure of Taiyi Emperor Sovereign did not reappear, leaving only endless silence and desolation enveloping the entire Taiyi Divine Mountain. The cultivators who witnessed the battle looked at each other, their hearts filled with indescribable shock and mourning.
"Has Taiyi Emperor Sovereign... truly fallen?" The voice of Taiwu Saint Venerable trembled slightly, she couldn't believe that this powerhouse, who had inspired and encouraged her countless times, had fallen at the final step to becoming immortal.
"Alas, destiny is hard to defy, even a powerful being at the Peak of Tribulation Crossing can hardly withstand a strike from a Supreme Immortal Artifact," the mysterious Saint Venerable from Heavenly Strategy Pavilion sighed lightly, his tone full of regret. He knew all too well that the fall of Taiyi Emperor Sovereign was not just the end of an individual's destiny but also a great loss for the entire Cultivation World.
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