Now, this Main Smallpox Emerald Cloud Origin Monarch could be referred to as the Main Smallpox Emerald Cloud Origin Lord.
“These two had survived the Great Calamity and joined the heretics…” Yan Zhaoge narrowed his eyes, “Then, the other two…”
The profound sound resounded throughout the entire universe. Yan Zhaoge concentrated on listening to it.
“Your strength is outstanding… You have the qualification to know our name…”
Despite joining the heretics, the one speaking wasn’t ashamed of it. He also didn’t feel anything wrong with sharing his name.
Yan Zhaoge frowned after hearing his words, “Zhao Jiang… Gao Jineng…”
Heavenly Monarch Zhao – Zhao Jiang. He was an active bigwig of the Prime Clear lineage during the Investitures of the Gods era. He was defeated by the bigwigs from the Jade Clear lineage – Ju Liusun and was investitured. After entering the Heavenly Court’s Divine Palace, he became one of the Twenty-Four Heavenly Monarchs of the Thunder Agency, Protectors of Clouds and Winds Activation.
Sinister Black Star Lord – Gao Jineng was also an active expert during the Investiture of the Gods era. He had killed the outstanding disciple in the third-generation of the Jade Clear lineage, the Splendid Mystical Lord of the Three Mountain’s Gods – Huang Tianhua. After that, he was killed by Huang Tianhua’s Father, Huang Feihu. He then entered the list of Investiture Gods and was named the Sinister Black Star Lord.
They didn’t perish by the Great Calamity and had joined the heretics.
Now, they both had the cultivation of a Grand Heavenly Immortal.
Heavenly Immortal heretics were still Heavenly Immortals. When the realm of cultivation is deep enough, there would be no such thing as fighting against someone with a higher realm.
Suo Mingzhang was an exception, seeing how he was able to kill the enemy’s Heavenly Monarch despite having to endure the attacks of two other Heavenly Immortals.
Precisely because of this, the four Heavenly Immortal heretics quickly rushed here. They wanted to prevent such a shameful thing from happening again.
The four Heavenly Lords were Heavenly Monarchs that originated from the orthodox Daoism, and their strength was even more outstanding. Compared to the Heavenly Monarch Zhao in the past, the current Heavenly Lord Zhao – Zhao Jiang was even more proficient in formation arts.
Besides, there were numerous Immortal Court experts within the treasured light imbued with faith power other than them. They all gathered here to prevent Suo Mingzhang from escaping anymore.
While they besieged the entire World beyond Worlds, they were wary of the North Star Emperor.
If the North Star Emperor were to assist Suo Mingzhang, they wouldn’t be able to succeed. However, the ones attacking wouldn’t only be the four of them.
This time, the Immortal Court had even taken a defensive stance against the Blessed Lands. They wanted to exert a suitable amount of manpower to prevent the Exalted Fire – Suo Mingzhang from escaping!
“The Awakened Sky Hall… Someone from here took it. They must also hand it over…”
The voice resounded. Other than the four great Heavenly Immortals and a part of the Heavenly Monarchs looking at Suo Mingzhang tightly, other Immortal Court experts had the intention to take action.
“Where is the descendant of Yin Tianxia and Bright Connection Hu?” Within the void, a bright shadow shook. A Heavenly Monarch heretic slowly appeared.
While he wasn’t as overbearing as Suo Mingzhang and Jiang Shen, the sonorous sound of great Dao resounded as he spoke. He suppressed the mind and physique of all martial art practitioners below the Profound Immortal Realm.
Behind him, more and more Immortal Court experts materialized from the treasured light imbued with faith power and descended upon this part of the cosmic void.
Despite being a splendid radiance, it seemed like the phenomenon of a calamity descending.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1296 - Bigger Havoc
Within the cosmos, layers of majestic treasured lights filled the skies.
While the four Grand Heavenly Immortal heretics had yet to materialize, their demeanor had already engulfed the surrounding space of the World beyond Worlds.
Some parts of the treasured light imbued with faith power slowly condensed into the appearance of a Tai E Sword [1] that hung high up in the sky. At the sword edge, brilliances were linking together to form a formation, which surrounded the world.
The large formation was contained and was on the verge of activation. It complied with the various Dao of the earth. In the middle, there was a condensed and thick figure which was ethereal and was constantly transforming. Within it, an ethereal red halberd appeared. Whenever it swings, thunder bombarded from above, and fire rose from below.
This was the Heavenly Lord Zhao – Zhao Jiang’s technique.
Besides the Seven Stars Tai E Sword, three other rays of treasured light imbued with faith power started displaying their abilities as well.
The three treasured lights transformed into different forms. One transformed into a ray of golden light, another transformed into dusky clouds, while the sound of bees buzzing resounded from the third treasured light. As if it was a huge disaster befalling upon the world, it swept away the creation of every living being.
The four Heavenly Lord heretics both had their own area of expertise. One was proficient in formation arts, another in utilizing shady poisonous beasts, another being proficient in shady evil arts, and another skilled in countering the enemy’s treasure’s transformation.
Their cultivations were already of a Grand Heavenly Immortal, to begin with. Now that they were working together, they besieged the Exalted Fire – Suo Mingzhang tightly.
Beneath the four great Heavenly Lords, other Immortal Realm heretic experts started descending one by one. Those with a high enough cultivation assisted in laying the formation to prevent Suo Mingzhang from escaping. As for those that were weaker in comparison, they surrounded the North Ocean Clone and Yue Zhenbei.
Even if their strength were weaker in comparison, there were quite an amount of Grand Virtual Immortal Realm heretic bigwigs within. With any sort of movements, the sonorous sound of great Dao resounded throughout the skies.
Layers and layers of powerful intents oscillated throughout the entire Dao universe in an attempt to locate the whereabouts of the hidden Pill Hall.
Beyond the Nine Heavens, the six rays of starlights were still radiating. However, the radiance could only engulf the World beyond Worlds and the space of the myriad of lower realms connected to it.
Currently, the starlights were extremely quiet. They didn’t target Suo Mingzhang, nor did they target the heretics.
The Exalted Earth Luminary – Jiang Shen and the Exalted Concealed Luminary – Yang Ce had retreated to the area, closer to where the starlights shone. The tide in front of them seemed impossible to overcome.
“Since when was there room for your atrocities?”
Suddenly, a peaceful voice resounded.
The one who spoke was the Exalted Fire – Suo Mingzhang!
A horrifying ember lit up, which transformed into a star undergoing supernova. The hefty star befell upon the Immortal Court heretics.
Due to the power formed by the star collapsing from within, it dragged numerous heretic Immortals with lower cultivation towards it. They couldn’t control their body and were dragged into it like a moth diving into flame.
“You still dare to refute… Such arrogance…” The Sinister Black Star Lord – Gao Jineng raged.
Layers of jet-black starlights condensed and formed a black-light spear capable of piercing through the cosmos. It appeared near the star that was on the verge of collapsing without any warnings.
The jet-black spear pierced through the star, and the star exploded.
As the star exploded, the jet-black spear also broke.
“Quickly surrender… Stop giving us so much troubles… You won’t have the chance
to bring anyone down with you with your strugglings…”
Heavenly Lord Zhao – Zhao Jiang’s boundless voice resounded throughout the void.
As the formation was circulating, thunder and fire shot out together, which engulfed Suo Mingzhang’s entire physique.
The other Heavenly Lord heretics also started making their moves.
Suo Mingzhang extended his hand and drew a circle atop his head.
Wherever the outline reached, an impregnable barrier seemed to have appeared. All the horrifying power that got near it ceased to exist.
Previously, the militant attacks resembling a thunderstorm had all disappeared. Everything came to a halt; the skies became clear.
There wasn’t any transformation of the forces weakening from its overbearing state, just like a thunderstorm slowly calming down. Instead, it just halted midway, and everything turned into nothingness.
The various Immortal Court experts weren’t a stranger to Suo Mingzhang’s techniques.
The four great Heavenly Immortals didn’t have any fluctuations in their emotions. They also didn’t have any pauses within their attacks.
They weren’t feeling angry, discouraged, defeated, nor did they feel like their efforts were all in vain because Suo Mingzhang was interrupting their attacks. Instead, they continued their barrage of continuous attacks!
The attacks were getting intense, continuously launching towards Suo Mingzhang. Just like the waves of the river continuously bombarding a water dam, they wanted to oppress Suo Mingzhang with all four of their attacks combined together!
No matter how strong or how much of a prodigy he was, he was still a Grand Virtual Immortal.
Under the boundless attacks that existed in every nook and cranny, they didn’t believe that Suo Mingzhang wouldn’t make a blunder.
It’s fine if they made a mistake. After all, a Grand Virtual Immortal wouldn’t be able to harm someone of the Grand Heavenly Immortal Realm.
However, if Suo Mingzhang made a tiny mistake, there wouldn’t be any room for recovery.
This was an unfair battle.
…
Currently, within the boundless void of the orthodox Daoism, a spiritual light flickered. It was circulating the chaotic space, hesitating to move forward.
The spiritual light carefully concealed itself to prevent the orthodox Daoism experts from noticing it.
Within the brilliance was a white-shirt teenager. He was sitting in a lotus position with his eyes closed.
“The Area Latitude Formation had been established, and every other preparation had been completed. It’s a pity that the North Star Emperor is still here. It’s hard for me to do anything.” The white-shirt teenager opened his eyes and smiled lightly, “Preparations have all been completed. Now, I just have to wait for the opportunity.”
The white-shirt teenager lowered his eyelids, and his gaze wasn’t venturing within the orthodox Daoism.
“I never expected the Awakened Sky Hall to appear as well. Only, I might not have the chance to acquire it…”
“…Haha, avarice would never content the heart. Even I would make such a mistake.” The white-shirt teenager shook his head with a laugh. “Let’s just do everything step-by-step. I better not cause any unnecessary troubles. There aren’t many chances to help the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor retrieve the Triratna Jade Scepter. I’ll just consider the Awakened Sky Hall next time.”
It was hard to tell whether it was sarcasm or words of praise within his voice, “Suo Yanlong, you’re already the pinnacle of a martial art practitioner.”
“However, after so many twists and turns, only did I manage to lure you into causing such a ruckus. You better make sure that the havoc is bigger than ever.”
The white-shirt teenager let out a soft sigh, “You wouldn’t disappoint me, right?”
…
All the Immortal Court experts halted by Suo Mingzhang’s attack continued their actions after seeing Suo Mingzhang being besieged by the four Immortal Court Heavenly Lords.
The tall, short-haired man suddenly laughed.
The surface of his skin started turning crimson red as if flames were burning within.
As the flames spread, pieces of dragon scales appeared.
On Suo Mingzhang’s forehead, dragon horns appeared in an ethereal form.
He was initially tall to begin with. At this moment, he immediately looked even taller in comparison.
He originated from the Flame Dragon World in the Astro Mountains Starry Sea. His blood was the mix of a human and of a dragon, and he was half-dragon half-human.
As one of the New Kunlun Nine Luminaries, the Exalted Fire – Suo Mingzhang’s origins were no secrets.
If a Demon Race were to transform into a human, they might get beaten back to their original form.
For someone like Suo Mingzhang that was a half-human half-dragon, he might gain back his appearance of a half-dragon and display the Dragon Race characteristics if he were to be heavily wounded.
However, currently, his strength was extremely vigorous. He wasn’t forcefully putting up a strong front, nor does he have a hidden wound within his body. However, he was slowly transforming into the shape of a dragon. It made everyone on the spot shudder.
Suo Mingzhang’s expression was peaceful. However, tenderness seemed to appear within his gaze as he swept his gaze at the surrounding universe and swept across the World beyond Worlds.
He turned his head to look at Yan Zhaoge’s North Ocean Clone and the Sword Sovereign – Yue Zhenbei, “I might only have a short moment of leisure time. Afterward, everything depends on you all.”
[1] The second sword in the list
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History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1297 - Thousand Years of Waiting
Looking at Suo Mingzhang, Yan Zhaoge said in a deep tone, “Senior Suo, please take care of your wellbeing. It’s very risky for you this time.”
“I know. Not only the Immeasurable Heavenly Lords, but even the Maitreya Buddha might also not favor me.” Suo Mingzhang smiled, “When the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord comes to capture me, the Maitreya Buddha would definitely not let go of the chance to reap some benefits. However, he might purposely give the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord some time.”
If he couldn’t withstand the short amount of time, nothing would matter anymore.
If he could and waited until the Future Buddha attacked the hollow Immortal Court together with the Blessed Lands, the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord would be forced to be on defence. As a result, he would temporarily give up on focusing on the Three Clear lineage.
Despite having assistance to help with their defense, the Blessed Lands would gain support as well. To fend off the Future Buddha, the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord would have to defend the Immortal Court personally.
However, withstanding such a race in life and death was too tricky.
It was so difficult that no one would have the confidence in withstanding it.
“Please do help me take care of Junhuang’s corpse. I might not be able to return to visit him as frequently.” Suo Mingzhang let out a rare sigh.
His entire body was clad in raging flames. The dragon scales on his skin vanished, and his dragon horns disappeared as well.
The flames were growing stronger and stronger. Only Suo Mingzhang’s appearance seemed to have reverted to his original state.
However, from the perspective of others, something felt different about him.
He felt… even larger.
As everyone was in a daze, his head had already got near to the six stars materialised by the North Star Emperor.
When Jiang Shen heard the conversation of Suo Mingzhang and Yan Zhaoge, he already started frowning. Now that he saw what was happening, his entire body trembled, “Daoist Suo, have you reached such a level, and can take that step to advance now?”
“Not now, but a thousand years ago.”
Suo Mingzhang
looked sad.
The melodious sounds of wind chimes seemed to resound beside his ears.
Indeed, a thousand years ago.
A thousand years ago, when he returned to the Flame Dragon World to visit his parent’s graves and left Shao Junhuang’s hand fan there, he could already take this step forward.
For him, making this advancement wasn’t a matter of whether he could, but whether he wanted to.
At that time, he didn’t want to.
The reason being if he took this step forward, he might be targeted by the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord and the Future Buddha.
He liked martial arts and enjoyed venturing martial art techniques. However, he wouldn’t fight with someone to death for no reason, especially if it was a match that he knew he would lose.
Even if he were to fight, it would be when he desired it, or when he wanted to witness more profundities of the world. At that time, even if he were to risk his life, he wouldn’t be afraid to do so if it meant gaining more insights into Dao itself.
Of course, he was even more unwilling to be illuminated by others.
If he were to take that advancement, he would have to continually float within the void, just like the North Star Emperor, the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, and the Incongruence Divine Mother to prevent all of it from happening. He would be floating around while being half-asleep to avoid being located by the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord and the Future Buddha.
While it doesn’t mean that he would have to conceal himself from the world eternally, he would have numerous restrictions.
He was unwilling.
He had more important things that had to be done.
Locate the whereabouts of Shao Junhuang.
At that time, one thousand four hundred years and above had passed since the disappearance of Shao Junhuang.
Suo Mingzhang had been searching for a thousand four hundred years as well but ended up finding nothing. As a result, he wanted to continue his search.
At that time, in order to locate Shao Junhuang, he forced himself to remain in the same realm for a thousand years and stopped himself from taking that advancement.
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