This river was broad as the sea with a shocking rate of flow that even Immortal Bridge Martial Saints would be hard pressed to stabilise themselves in.
It would be difficult even for Human Exalts to obstruct its flow.
Today, however, someone had managed to achieve this.
The person was a Martial Saint.
Right after the Dynasty River exited the Screen Moat Snowy Mountain, it expanded as its flow eased slightly, becoming less rapid. There, a fiery phoenix was soaring between the heavens and the earth.
The entire sky was illuminated fiery red.
The fiery phoenix was like a transparent silhouette as a figure was completely enveloped by multi-coloured light within it.
He had snowy white brows and was remarkably handsome. This was precisely the Southern Exalt, Zhuang Shen.
He was gazing down below at the ceaselessly flowing waters of the Dynasty River.
Wutong Slope’s two great Elders, Zhang Shuren and Peng He, as well as Yuan Xiancheng who had been their most outstanding descendant of the younger generation had all died due to this water vein.
Zhuang Shen raised his head, gazing in the direction that the river waters were flowing in as that gaze seemed able to penetrate through distant spacetime, falling upon Circumference Mountain.
He said not a single word as he retrieved a jade box, opening its lid.
He overturned it, yellow, blurry soil descending towards the great river down below.
That soil did not dissipate as it encountered water as it instead grew naturally and expanded non-stop, resembling a clump of yellow clouds.
The soil grew unceasingly. As its mass expanded, it did not become insubstantial as it still remained dense and sturdy, without any vulnerable spots so to speak of.
Afterwards, this yellow soil directly blocked up the flow of the entire Dynasty River, seemingly filling up an ocean and creating a continent as the boundless width of the Dynasty River was obstructed!
How incomparably violent was the flow of the Dynasty River, with its momentum being stronger since this was close to the source of the river at the Screen Moat Snowy Mountain.
The Dynasty River whose waters had been obstructed instantly surged madly, shooting forth as it extended straight onto the shore on the two sides, forming a momentum of bursting through a dam.
Yet, the blurry yellow soil advanced rather than retreated, actually forcibly resisting the water of the Dynasty River as it surged towards the source of the river at the Screen Moat Snowy Mountain.
The river water that swelled and expanded along the way was also enveloped and obstructed by the yellow soil that resembled smoke as it too expanded.
However much river water sprung up, this soil would still grow correspondingly and shift along with it, completely preventing it from escaping.
Finally, the Dynasty River was actually pushed all the way back to its source at the Screen Moat Snowy Mountain.
A great river that flowed through the World beyond Worlds was forcibly impeded at its source.
The endless mountain range that composed the Screen Moat Snowy Mountain shook slightly in its entirety at this moment with the earth quaking and the mountains wobbling.
Still, that soil kept the mouth of the river solidly blocked up.
As the Southern Exalt Zhuang Shen who was enveloped by the silhouette of a fiery phoenix within the air saw this, he slowly exhaled.
He, or they, only had limited time.
If this was dragged on for too long, while the soil would still be able to obstruct the mouth of the river, the spiritual qi circulation about the region of the central Jun Heaven Territory’s Screen Moat Snowy Mountain would definitely be disrupted badly as a result. At that time, it would bring calamity to the central Jun Heaven Territory.
The Earth Exalt who had given Zhuang Shen the jade box would definitely not be happy to see that.
“Everything rests on today,” Zhuang Shen kept the empty jade box, no longer looking at the shaken Screen Moat Snowy Mountain as he turned and flew off in the direction of the southeast.
A distance away, he saw someone standing on the air, waiting for him.
It was the Western Exalt, Lang Qing.
Seeing Zhuang Shen, Lang Qing said, “Everyone else has already set off. We are the only ones left.”
“The Breath Soil has successfully obstructed the Dynasty River. The vein of the Dynasty River within the southern Blazing Heaven Territory will also quickly run dry,” Zhuang Shen said, “That fella surnamed Yan will no longer be able to establish that Nine Bends Yellow River Formation.”
The soil within the jade box was a kind of divine soil known as Breath Soil. It was able to multiply on its own, never being depleted.
In ancient times before the Great Calamity, there had been a treasure known as Nine Heaven Breath Soil and also Earlier Heaven Breath Soil which had possessed shocking defensive power, being able to withstand the attacks of various different treasures and supreme martial arts as it possessed countless miraculous variations.
This treasure had been lost following the Great Calamity, with only Later Heaven Breath Soil remaining in this world.
While it did not possess such boundless miraculous variations and uses, it still specifically restricted water veins from all over the world.
After halting the flow of the Dynasty River with this Breath Soil, Zhuang Shen followed the Western Exalt Lang Qing in heading south.
He was headed straight towards the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory’s Royal Reed Sea!
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As time passed, the Southeastern Swordsmistress who had originally been overseeing things along the border between the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory and southern Blazing Heaven Territory quickly sensed that something was wrong.
The surging river first eased ceaselessly in its flow before its water level dropped non-stop.
As time passed, it actually seemed like the river might cease to flow.
The Southeastern Swordsmistress immediately sensed that this was not natural, having been artificially induced by man.
With this happening at this time and at this place, the other side’s target was unquestionably Yan Zhaoge and Broad Creed Mountain.
At the same time, this also included the Southeastern Exalt Cao Jie and the others of Golden Court Mountain who were aiding Broad Creed Mountain.
The Southeastern Swordsmistress promptly and decisively rushed over to Broad Creed Mountain in the Royal Reed Sea.
After being told of this by the Southeastern Swordsmistress, Yan Zhaoge and Cao Jie exchanged glances, with Cao Jie saying, “This thing should have been done by Southern Zhuang’s lot.”
“No matter,” Yan Zhaoge shook his head, “It is only a path of retreat which has been lost. Since our sect is holding our opening ceremony in the Royal Reed Sea, this will be the main battlefield if anything happens.”
In preparation for this, before today, Broad Creed Mountain had even already urged many middle and small-scale sects of the Royal Reed Sea to bring along the ordinary citizens in temporarily hiding themselves away lest they be dragged unknowingly into this conflict.
“It seems like we will indeed have unwelcome visitors today,” Yan Zhaoge said with a composed look on his face.
When those of Broad Creed Mountain heard the news, there was a short disturbance before they all regained their calm.
Everything was still going on in an orderly fashion without any disruption.
More time passed. Soon, the guests were all in their seats as the auspicious hour drew near.
Broad Creed Mountain’s official opening ceremony in the World beyond Worlds was soon to begin.
It was just that as time passed, a problem more serious than the breaking of flow of the Dynasty River surfaced.
The Brocade Emperor of the World beyond Worlds’ Five Emperors who had previously agreed to come personally to Broad Creed Mountain in the Royal Reed Sea to observe the ceremony was still nowhere to be seen.
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br /> It was now that anxiety truly seeped into the hearts of many of Broad Creed Mountain.
Even the martial practitioners of Golden Court Mountain grew restless.
Looking at the representative from Ingenious Flying Peak, Yan Zhaoge saw that the other party was puzzled and uncomprehending as well, appearing awkward and uneasy.
His father Yan Di’s gaze swept over. Father and son exchanged looks with rather strange expressions on their faces.
It seemed as though just like back at the Minor No Hatred dao arena previously, they had suffered a no-show by this bigwig again?
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1022: Broad Creed Mountain’s opening ceremony
HSSB1022: Broad Creed Mountain’s opening ceremony
Back at the Minor No Hatred dao arena, Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di had originally accepted the invitation of the Brocade Emperor, going there as guests.
Things had been very awkward then.
The host had been missing.
Also, no one had seen him throughout as Fu Ting and the others of Ingenious Flying Peak had had it very tough too.
In the end, the Brocade Emperor had not returned as Mars Halberd had come instead. Only then had the events of Yan Zhaoge and Fu Ting stumbling upon the Immortal Court and Yan Di obtaining the Grand Simplicity Splendour Cloud transpired.
Fu Ting had always been feeling guilty about this.
Still, as no explanation had been given on why the Brocade Emperor had failed to show up back then, there was simply nothing that could be done about it.
The Brocade Emperor had a casual, free personality as he cared not about the minor details. However, he was generally someone who kept his promises.
His previous no-show had already seemed abnormal. With this happening again now, one really could not help but wonder.
He seemed not to have any motive for specifically targeting Yan Zhaoge and Broad Creed Mountain.
With his position and status, he could directly voice it out if he did not wish to come. There was no need for him to fool them with false words before being a no-show in the end.
This being so, however, things were clearly very unusual then.
Yan Zhaoge sensed a hidden plot behind this.
“Has Mars Halberd issued a challenge again, suddenly appearing and obstructing the Brocade Emperor?” Yan Zhaoge pondered, “Or is it that the same issue as back at the Minor No Hatred dao arena has surfaced, tying him up again?”
Whatever the case, with this thing happening at such a time, it definitely looked like someone was behind it.
Yan Zhaoge thought for a time before smiling, “While the Brocade Emperor has not arrived, we can still hold this opening ceremony as scheduled. Maybe the Brocade Emperor will simply be arriving a little later?”
Just like during the battle scheduled between him and Mars Halberd back then.
The Southeastern Exalt Cao Jie did not object to this, “The Brocade Emperor will not mind.”
Yan Di nodded before communicating with the representative from Ingenious Flying Peak present.
Rather uneasy and awkward as well, the other party raised no objection to Broad Creed Mountain.
Amongst the guests sat the Earthly Young Master, Chen Kunhua. As he drank something, his gaze briefly scanned those of Broad Creed Mountain and Ingenious Flying Peak.
Finally, it came to rest on Ingenious Flying Peak’s representative.
“The Brocade Emperor…failed to show up?” Chen Kunhua fingered his drink, his eyes lighting up slightly, “Now this is interesting…”
Sensing his gaze, Yan Zhaoge looked back at him.
Chen Kunhua retracted his gaze, smiling towards Yan Zhaoge and raising his cup in appreciation.
Yan Zhaoge raised his brows slightly, gazing at him for a moment before smiling back in the end, saying nothing as he just turned back to look at the front.
“Oh?” Seeing this, the smile on Chen Kunhua’s face faded somewhat.
His gaze flickered slightly as he stared at Yan Zhaoge’s back. He seemed to want to do something, yet ultimately still gave up on it after a moment’s hesitation.
Chen Kunhua completely relaxed his body, adding wine for himself as he just comfortably drank.
The Southeastern Exalt and the Southeastern Swordsmistress were naturally seated in seats of honour. At this moment, they could only calm their hearts and simply keep their eyes peeled.
Golden Court Mountain and Broad Creed Mountain were presently inextricably linked together in terms of glory and defeat. Since the attackers had come for Broad Creed Mountain, Golden Court Mountain was their target too.
Yan Zhaoge stood diagonally behind Yan Zhaoge. Across from that main seat were quietly seated Yuan Zhengfeng, Fang Zhun and the other higher echelon experts of Broad Creed Mountain.
The time for the ceremony to start finally arrived. Yan Di sat silently there, his gaze scanning the entire area.
He did not speak as his gaze was not domineering as well.
Still, the great hall on Heaven Rising Peak instantly fell silent as everyone knew that things were about to officially commence.
Ying Longtu had an earnest expression on his face as he was fully focused on the hammer of the drum which he clutched in his hand. Now, he struck the golden drum by the side.
A sonorous bell tolled, reverberating far off into the distance and deafening the ears as it sounded nine consecutive times.
A solemn, grave air overtook everyone of Broad Creed Mountain.
At the foot of the mountain, by Earth Descending Peak, was waiting that group of youngsters who wished to join Broad Creed Mountain.
There had still been a bit of noise going on at first. Still, as the bell tolled, it all subsided at once as everyone had solemn looks on their faces.
The bell tolled time and time again as those at the foot of the mountain grew increasingly solemn.
“We open our doors, inviting benevolent talents to join. We of Broad Creed Mountain are graced by your arrival,” Yan Di’s voice reverberated between the heavens and the earth, “As the Chief of Broad Creed Mountain, this Yan first thanks all you fellow Daoists here.”
Those in the great hall were all quietly watching the speaking Yan Di.
Fairly speaking, in terms of renown and popularity, it was actually the third generation disciple Yan Zhaoge who currently stood at the top within Broad Creed Mountain.
Following his glorious battle achievements at Vast Spirit Mountain and Circumference Mountain, the name of Fallen Deity had spread all throughout the World beyond Worlds.
Still, as everyone looked at Yan Di at this moment, no one dared to underestimate him.
It was precisely because Yan Zhaoge’s past battle achievements were too glorious that people had begun collecting all information on his former experiences which they could obtain, researching this.
In this process, the decisive battle that had solidified Broad Creed Mountain’s position as hegemon of the Royal Reed Sea had also entered the eyes of more and more people, with the details broken down and analysed.
Therefore, it was not just Yan Zhaoge but also Yan Di who had attracted the attention of the entire World beyond Worlds.
One sabre opening the heavens, domineeringly ascending to the World beyond Worlds and slaying Kung Xuanmu of the late Seeing Divinity stage right upon his arrival.
In the battle at Broad Creed Mountain afterwards, he had battled a bunch of opponents who were Immortal Bridge Martial Saints as a Seeing Divinity Martial Saint.
While it had been a chaotic battle, in terms of the final headcount, of those of the Immortal Bridge stage and above, all besides Shen Lingzi and Kang Ping had perished beneath his sabre!
Guan Lide of the late Immortal Bridge stage.
King Xuancheng of the mid Immortal Bridge stage.
Daoist Shi, He Dongcheng and Gu Zhang of the early Immortal Bridge stage.
Setting aside all their usual biases and underestimations, no longer blindly speculating and finding
excuses, when martial practitioners outside of the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory had earnestly investigated the actual course of events which had played out at Broad Creed Mountain back then, the shock which they had suffered had been no lesser than when they had heard about Yan Zhaoge’s battle at Vast Spirit Mountain.
It had been around thirteen years since Yan Di had ascended to the World beyond Worlds.
Yan Di had broken through from the fourth level of the Martial Saint realm, the early Seeing Divinity stage, all the way to the eighth level of the Martial Saint realm, the mid Immortal Bridge stage.
Such a speed could only leave everyone of the World beyond Worlds sighing in admiration.
Not only did he possess extraordinary strength, his talent too shocked the world.
Looking at Yan Di who presided over the ceremony and Yan Zhaoge beside him, everyone had complex moods.
Outstanding geniuses such as this had offended the Southern Exalt and the Heaven Emperor.
Today’s opening ceremony was very likely to decide their fates.
Now, the guests had filled the seats as Broad Creed Mountain opened its doors. Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di seemed to be ushering in their most brilliant, glorious moment thus far.
And yet, this might also be the most dangerous moment of their lives!
As Yan Di who presided over the ceremony was about to speak, his gaze suddenly contracted slightly as it seemed to penetrate through the walls of the building, looking outwards.
Yan Zhaoge and the Southeastern Exalt Cao Jie did the same.
To the northeast of the Royal Reed Sea, several powerful auras were currently rapidly approaching.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1023: Six Exalts gather at Broad Creed Mountain
HSSB1023: Six Exalts gather at Broad Creed Mountain
The Royal Reed Sea was located by the western border of the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory.
Moving northeast from here, it would still be the domain of the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory.
Still, going further northeast, or going north, one would arrive at the eastern Vast Heaven Territory.
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