Then, the third ray of white light shot out and went against the golden light shot out by the Pill Hall.
Without wavering her gaze, the cool and quiet white moonlight around her expanded and shone through the entire universe.
A golden-red radiating luster lit up between her brows.
As if it was a huge sun that was rising from within the moonlights!
When the sunlight and moonlight both appeared, Ling Qing’s aura suddenly surged fanatically. It was much more frightening compared to Jiang Shen even when he was a Virtual Immortal.
A long banner that was golden in color flew out from the middle of Ling Qing’s brows and swept around on top of her head.
Seeing that long banner, Yan Zhaoge, Jiang Shen, and Yue Zhenbei’s hearts sank.
It was a Grand Virtual level Immortal Artifact!
With the long banner in her hands, she would oppress everyone on the spot even if the Profound Sovereign and the Vine Sovereign were to arrive from the Roving Jade Heavens.
Even if Jiang Shen were to ascend back to the Virtual Immortal Realm immediately, he wouldn’t be able to materialize a Grand Virtual level Immortal Artifact in time.
Ling Qing didn’t ascend to the Virtual Immortal Realm much earlier compared to Jiang Shen. However, this Immortal Artifact wasn’t hers. Instead, it was crafted by Gao Han when he had ascended the Virtual Immortal Realm.
Suo Mingzhang gravely wounded Gao Han’s original body. However, he had never planned to use this Holy Radiance Banner himself. Instead, he passed it to Ling Qing to suppress the current Dao universe!
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1305 - Compete with Each Other Again
Sunlight and moonlight were being radiated from the Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing. Only one person would have the chance to fight against her among all the Dao universe experts, especially when she possesses the Holy Radiance Banner. That person would be the Roving Jade Heaven’s Profound Sovereign – Gao Qingxuan to achieve Five Qis Unifications and ascend to the Grand Virtual Immortal Realm.
Her talents were outstanding, and she was fortunate. Her strength was extremely exceptional compared to the martial art practitioners who were in the same realm as her. In the past, when her cultivation was still very weak, she had even refined an outstanding clone.
The clone’s realm of cultivation increases alongside with the Profound Sovereign herself. They had both pushed open the Immortal Door together, passed the Pure Profound Tribulation along, and ascended the Tranquil Profound Realm together with the two of them achieving Two Qis Fused Aura.
If the Profound Sovereign herself managed to pass the Profound Origin Tribulation, her clone would pass what might seem like a massive moat to others very easily as if she was merely walking on a flat surface.
Even if she doesn’t possess a Grand Virtual level Immortal Artifact, Gao Qingxuan would be able to fight against Ling Qing.
For Yan Zhaoge, he didn’t necessarily have to win against the Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing. As long as someone could divert her attention away, he would be able to disperse Gao Han’s formation and control the entire situation.
Unfortunately, no matter if it was the Sword Sovereign or the Astro Sovereign, they didn’t want the Roving Jade Heavens to interfere with today’s matters. Even if they contacted the Roving Jade Heavens to assist them, it wouldn’t help much.
Before this battle, Yan Zhaoge had already communicated with both Gao Xuebo and Long Xueji.
The Profound Sovereign’s current seclusion wasn’t sufficient to break through her bottleneck and pass the Profound Origin Tribulation.
If one’s cultivation wasn’t accumulated enough, they might perish under the tribulation if they were to attempt to break through forcefully.
This was the principle of the world which martial art practitioners obey. The tribulation happens from within their body. Tribulation occurs when one trains their own body and attempts to gain insights of the heavens and earth. There was no such thing called “luck” when passing the tribulation. If one were careless, they would end up perishing.
It was hard for a sword cultivator to raise their cultivation, to begin with. Even someone so outstanding like the Profound Sovereign – Gao Qingxuan was of no exception.
The Roving Jade Seven were all born after the Great Calamity. The amount of cultivation they had accumulated was still quite shallow. If there weren’t any particular reasons or tremendous opportunities, the accumulation process would take a long time. There were no shortcuts to it.
An anomaly like Suo Mingzhang was a sporadic case. He held no value for reference.
In the Dao universe, no one was currently able to deal with the Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing.
“It’s been a long time, Daoist Jiang. How have you been?” Ling Qing’s tranquil gaze shifted from Jiang Shen and Yue Zhenbei to the Pill Hall, “Congratulations to Daoist Yan for having such an exceptional descendent.”
Her gaze stopped for a moment when she saw the Pill Hall.
The Exalted Lunar Luminary seemed to be in a daze for a moment. Very quickly, she regained her focus.
“Awakened Sky Hall, Awakened Sky Hall… Sigh, the Awakened Sky Hall.” Ling Qing sighed in her heart, “It’s still the same as that year. Sadly, even though the hall is still the same, the person within is different…”
Yan Zhaoge’s gaze turned serious.
Strictly speaking, among the New Nine Luminaries of Kunlun, the Exalted Solar Luminary – Gao Han and the Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing were the first people Yan Zhaoge had came into contact with.
Between the Exalted Solar Luminary – Gao Han and the Exalted Earth Luminary – Jiang Shen, Yan Zhaoge was warier of Gao Han deep within.
From the looks of it now, his wariness wasn’t for no reason.
Gao Han’s actions exceeded Yan Zhaoge’s expectations. He never expected the Exalted Solar Luminary – Gao Han and the Exalted Concealed Luminary – Yang Ce to be the same person.
Now, the main problem he had to deal with was the Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing.
Thinking back to the traces she left back in the Eight Extremities Worlds, Yan Zhaoge had a feeling that she might understand his side more than he expected her to.
In the past, the Exalted Solar Luminary hid in the Eight Extremities Worlds to hoodwink everyone with his supposed death to escape. However, was it truly just purely to deceive others from noticing him, and hiding his trace?
“It’s been a long time, Daoist Ling,” said the Exalted Earth Luminary – Jiang Shen slowly as he stared at Ling Qing.
The World beyond Worlds’ Earthly Sovereign’s appearance resembled someone that was fifty to sixty years old. Only, he never displayed any characteristics of him being old.
However, insuppressible fatigue appeared on his face.
At this moment, Jiang Shen seemed to resemble a mundane old man that was fifty to sixty years olds.
However, his back was still straight, as if he was a tough mountain.
“I’m not surprised that Gao Han would be paying attention to the mark beneath the Kunlun Mountain,” said Jiang Shen slowly. “Now that I think of it, his clone that transformed into Yang Ce for so many years had always been residing deep within his place for a long time to guard and perceive the mark. He had already been making preparations for this day.”
“I’ve allowed a robber to enter. I can only blame myself for not recognizing him sooner.”
The Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing said plainly, “In the past when we left together with the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, the Triratna Jade Scepter fell into the hands of the North Star Emperor because the Immortal Court was much more focused on oppressing us.”
“Now, thanks to Daoist Suo, we would have the chance to compete with each other again.”
As she was talking, she raised her hand and grabbed the Holy Radiance Banner on top of her head that radiated with the brilliance of the sun.
As the long b
anner swayed gently within the cosmos, gale winds arose.
The winds weren’t like the normal windstorms that were shapeless. Instead, it presented rays of fanatical light beams that enveloped every single corner of the void.
Wherever the solar windstorm reached, it blew people until they almost couldn’t catch their balance.
The majestic sonorous voice of the great Dao resounded. Yue Zhenbei, someone of the Profound Immortal Realm, felt that his thoughts were becoming muddled. As if he was being suppressed by something, which made his thoughts process slower.
In contrast, Jiang Shen’s situation was much better. Although his cultivation level had dropped, he was someone that had managed to cultivate the sonorous voice. He was able to interpret it freely.
However, Jiang Shen found it hard to move after being oppressed by Ling Qing and the Holy Radiance Banner’s aura.
Yan Zhaoge was inside the Pill Hall and was protected by it. As a result, the influence of the great Dao’s sonorous voice wasn’t that apparent to him.
He continued giving our orders to control and stabilize the Pill Hall connection with the World beyond Worlds.
However, Ling Qing didn’t plan on giving Yan Zhaoge such an opportunity.
While she was suppressing Jiang Shen, Yue Zhenbei, and the others with the Holy Radiance Banner, she chopped her palm in the air again.
A few light pillars connecting the Pill Hall with the World beyond Worlds broke apart again.
“I’ll have to put in all my efforts.” The Profound Sky Purple Golden Furnace re-appeared within the Purple Divine Pavilion. Yan Zhaoge extended his hand and pressed it on the surface of the furnace.
A weird ritual started circulating with Yan Zhaoge inside. He vaguely felt that his soul was escaping his body.
“Huh? What’s wrong with the Awakened Sky Hall?” With the highest cultivation among those on the spot, and so familiar with the Pill Hall, Ling Qing noticed the odd things that happened very quickly.
The connection of his soul and the Pill Hall became much closer. Before the ritual succeeded, he was already very sensitive towards everything happening in the World beyond Worlds and the Dao universe through the Pill Hall.
Now, he could feel the territories of the World beyond Worlds becoming unstable. A certain territory had traversed through the Dao universe’s space and was connected with the outskirts of the cosmos.
The Northern Profound Heaven Territory!
Someone intended to enter the World beyond Worlds through the land of tranquil streams!
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 1306 - Swallow the Heavens and Devour The Sun
“You’re still coming back?” Fear arose within Yan Zhaoge’s heart.
Previously, the Shadow Devil was chased away by Suo Mingzhang and the North Star Emperor after making a mess.
Suo Mingzhang and the North Star Emperor were currently forced to leave the Dao universe because of the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord. It would be a bad omen if the Shadow Devil were to return, or other Great Devils on the Heavenly Lord level were to descend upon the World beyond Worlds.
The Devils of Nine Underworlds were the public enemies of all living beings within the universe.
If a top-notch Great Devil were to leave the Nine Underworlds without masking his presence, he would be besieged very quickly.
However, in this current situation, even someone who’s not a top-notch Great Devil, an Ancient Devil, or a Heavenly Monarch Realm Devil would affect the World beyond Worlds situation.
As someone taking control of the situation, the Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing was naturally the most influential one.
However, Yan Zhaoge didn’t want a top-notch Great Devil to interfere.
Previously, the Astro Sovereign, Shi Jun, and his mother were all affected by the Shadow Devil. They were currently trying to stabilize their mental condition.
If they were to be affected by the Great Devil again, the repercussions would be unimaginable.
There were still some remaining Immortal Court experts outside of the Dao universe. After receiving the ripples of the attack launched by Suo Mingzhang, they remained by the void’s outskirts without budging.
However, after so much time had passed, they might take action again.
Since they couldn’t do anything to Suo Mingzhang, they would naturally vent their anger upon the World beyond Worlds, upon Yan Zhaoge and the others.
The Astro Sovereign and the Sword Sovereign were planning to deal with the Earthly Sovereign and the continuous pressure brought upon by the Immortal Court experts individually.
Yan Zhaoge had always been wary of what kind of hidden techniques the Exalted Solar Luminary – Gao Han had up his sleeves. As such, Yan Zhaoge had intentionally prepared a trump card solely for him.
Unfortunately, an accident occurred. The Shadow Devil surprised everyone with his successful infiltration into the World beyond Worlds. Although he hadn’t caused mass destruction, he rendered the Astro Sovereign unable to take action.
Ling Qing was hostile towards the Immortal Court heretics as well. If they were to return, she would most likely take action.
However, before that, Gao Han’s plan to shake the Triratna Jade Scepter’s mark beneath the Kunlun Mountain might succeed first.
That would imply the failure of Yan Zhaoge’s plan.
Seeing how uncontrollable the situation was becoming, Yan Zhaoge could only prepare to give it his all.
However, a sudden change in the situation happened in the Northern Profound Heaven Territory.
Of course, it might not be the leader of the devils.
As this thought flashed across his mind, Yan Zhaoge’s North Ocean Clone in the World beyond Worlds quickly flew towards the Northern Profound Heaven Territory.
Yan Zhaoge, who was located in the Pill Hall that resided within the cosmic skies beyond the World beyond Worlds, decided to slow down his original plan.
Within the Purple Divine Pavilion, the dazzling golden light gradually became dim, while the fog released by the Profound Sky Purple Golden Furnace was still circulating.
Yan Zhaoge’s soul had already returned to his original body.
It was hard to predict matters, especially when so many factions are involved. It would be tough to predict everyone’s actions.
Yan Zhaoge was already mentally prepared for this. As such, he wasn’t discouraged. His thoughts circulated even faster, and he adjusted his plans according to the situation.
Within the Dao universe, the Exalted Lunar Luminary – Ling Qing raised her brows slightly, “It disappeared? Was it my misinterpretation?”
She stared at the faraway white jade hall enveloped in a purplish sea of clouds, “No, it’s not my misinterpretation.”
For a moment, she felt that the Pill Hall was about to harbor its intelligence and transform into someone with its thoughts and soul!
The feeling disappeared instantly as if it was merely her imagination.
“I heard that the Awaken Sky Hall’s hall spirit nurtured its intelligence, managed to live until the current era. However, since the Awakened Sky Hall now belongs to others, that implies the hall spirit’s death.”
“The feeling just now wasn’t resurrection. Instead, it was… possessing.”
“Yan… Zhaoge?” Ling Qing’s eyes were crystal clear and very calm, “You’re trying to turn your soul into the Awakened Sky Hall’s hall spirit?”
She violently shook the long banner in her hand, and knocked both the Sword Sovereign – Yue Zhenbei and the Earthly Sovereign – Jiang Shen backward.
A ray of white moonlight flickered across the dark cosmos, and instantly reached in front of the Pill Hall!
For Ling Qing, it didn’t matter if Yan Zhaoge were to stop the ritual process or if the ritual failed. It doesn’t affect her from wanting to stop Yan Zhaoge first. She wanted to dispose of the unstable attribution that might alter the situation.
The golden-reddish colossal sun and the silvery-white chi
lly moon were both on display together. When she reached the top of the Pill Hall, the majestic and profound power suppressed downwards together.
The purplish sea of rolling clouds around the Pill Hall suddenly stopped and dispersed under the sunlight’s and moonlight’s radiation.
The huge hall that was initially entirely white without any speckle of impurities was basking in a golden-silverish radiance layer.
Even if Yan Zhaoge was within the Purple Divine Pavilion, he felt the Profound Sky Purple Golden Furnace that he was suppressing constantly trembling.
His current cultivation realm was limited. His control over the Pill Hall was naturally not comparable to the previous hall spirit.
If he could transform himself into the hall spirit, he might be able to deal with her for a while.
However, he would have to face the risk of his opponent destroying his soul before the transfer was complete.
Naturally, he wouldn’t use this trump card if he didn’t need to. With this, he would be able to deal with the uncertainties he would have to face, allowing him to gain control of the situation.
Yan Zhaoge didn’t panic when facing Ling Qing’s attacks. He continued guarding himself carefully. While he was fending off Ling Qing’s attacks on the Pill Hall, he was also stabilizing the unstable connection of the Pill Hall with the World beyond Worlds.
Gao Han made the ritual used to counter Yan Zhaoge’s huge formation. It activated, and started circulating on its own.
Ling Qing only served to protect it. She wasn’t the one in charge of the ritual. As someone that was currently outside of the World beyond Worlds, She wasn’t as sensitive to what was happening in the Northern Profound Heavenly Territory.
However, as a Virtual Immortal, she realized that something was out of place very quickly.
“Northern Profound Heaven Territory? There’s even a Great Devil?” Ling Qing’s expression changed slightly, “No… It’s not a devil, it’s a human?”
“Indeed, a human is coming.” Yan Zhaoge’s voice resounded from the Pill Hall, a hint of smugness could be heard within.
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