Reborn Shang Zhou, angry at the sage Nuwa at the beginning

The voice of the Ancestor of the Underworld came from the direction of the Avici Hell, resounding through the Origin Token and echoing across the mountain peak:

"The Netherworld Clan owes the Human Emperor a favor, and this time we will repay it with our Netherworld Origin. Three days later, I will send an elder of the Netherworld Clan to Zhenxuan Mountain with the Netherworld Origin."

Di Xin nodded his thanks and then began to make arrangements to find the four swordsmen:
"Mo Chen, you will come with me to Penglai in the East Sea to seize the Zhuxian Sword; Daoist Qingxu, lead the disciples of the Chan Sect to the Western Regions' quicksand to search for the Luxian Sword; after Qingluan Fairy has obtained the essence of the demon race, she will turn to the frozen snowfields of the North to find the Xianxian Sword; the Buddhist masters will take the essence of Buddhism to the Southern Border's miasma forest to unseal the Juexian Sword. Heavenly King Li will lead the heavenly soldiers and generals to guard the key passages of the Three Realms to prevent the Heavenly Demons from invading prematurely."

"As the Emperor commands!"

The crowd obeyed and dispersed, and the Three Realms instantly entered a state of war preparedness.

In the direction of Tangyin Ancient Mausoleum, Boyi has led the remnants of the Yin-Shang dynasty to activate the protective formation of the Human Emperor Cauldron, and the golden light of the human race's origin soars straight into the sky.
Above the nine heavens,

The Jade Emperor sent Venus to Yaochi to retrieve the jade bottle containing the origin of the divine race, which had been sealed for ten thousand years.

Kunlun Demon Realm

The Azure Phoenix Fairy transformed into a streak of azure light and sped toward the Spirit Rhinoceros Spring;

Western Spirit Mountain

An old Buddhist monk led eighteen Arhats on a journey to southern Xinjiang.
The two teams, one from the Western Desert and the other from the Northern Snowfield, have already set off.

Di Xin and Mo Chen, carrying the Human Race Origin Token, boarded the golden warship transformed from the Human Emperor Cauldron and headed towards Penglai Immortal Island in the East Sea.

The warship pierced through the clouds, revealing a vast, surging sea below.

Mo Chen stood on the ship's railing, his black clothes fluttering in the wind, and said in a low voice, "Human Emperor, Penglai Immortal Island is an ancient immortal mountain. The Immortal Locking Cliff is protected by a restriction left by an ancient immortal, and it is rumored that there is a remnant of the sword intent left by the Tongtian Sect Master. It may not be easy to deal with."

Di Xin gazed at the distant, faintly visible outline of the Penglai Immortal Mountain, a faint power of the Human Emperor swirling around his fingertips:
"The Four Swords of Zhuxian are the key to resisting the Heavenly Demon. No matter how difficult it is, we must retrieve them. Back then, the Tongtian Sect Leader was defeated due to the schemes of the gods. Today, we will fulfill his last wish and protect the Three Realms."

The voice just fell,

Suddenly, a huge wave surged on the sea in front of the warship, and a massive black tortoise broke out of the water. On its back stood several immortals dressed in Taoist robes, who were the disciples guarding Penglai Immortal Island.

"Halt!"

The leading immortal, holding a whisk, loudly proclaimed, "Penglai is a pure land of immortals; no unauthorized persons are permitted to trespass!"

"The Shang dynasty emperor Shoude has come to Lock Immortal Cliff today to retrieve the Immortal Execution Sword in order to resist the extraterrestrial demons. I ask that you all do me a favor."

Di Xin's voice pierced through the giant waves, carrying an undeniable majesty.

The island-guarding immortal's expression changed: "The Human Emperor? It is said that the Human Emperor has already sacrificed himself to the formation, how could he appear here? Moreover, the Immortal Execution Sword is a forbidden weapon. The Tongtian Sect Master established a rule that no one is allowed to touch it. Please, Human Emperor, return the way you came!"

"Times have changed,"

Di Xin raised his hand and waved, and the Human Emperor Cauldron emitted a golden light screen, calming the giant waves stirred up by the Xuan Turtle.

"Now that the extraterrestrial demons are about to invade, the Three Realms are in imminent danger. Only the Four Swords of Zhuxian can contend with them. The remnant soul of the Tongtian Sect Master has appeared and told us that he has granted us permission to use the Four Swords. If you continue to obstruct us, you will be disregarding the lives of all beings in the Three Realms!"

The island-guarding immortal hesitated, and the leader pondered for a moment: "If the Human Emperor truly wants to retrieve the Immortal-Slaying Sword to resist the Heavenly Demon, he must first break the 'Nine-Bend Eight Trigrams Formation' of the Immortal-Locking Cliff. This formation was personally set up by the Tongtian Sect Master, and only those who have the well-being of all living beings in their hearts and are impartial and selfless can pass through it. If the Human Emperor can break the formation, we will no longer stop him."

Di Xin nodded in agreement: "Very well! We will do as you all say."

He leaped off the warship, his black dragon robe unfurling in the air like a black lightning bolt, flying straight toward the Locking Immortal Cliff.

Locking Immortal Cliff is located at the easternmost tip of Penglai Immortal Island. The cliff face is steep and covered with ancient runes. Clouds and mist swirl around the top of the cliff, and a simple, ancient longsword can be vaguely seen floating in the air—the Immortal Execution Sword. A dense aura of malevolence emanates from the sword, causing the surrounding space to distort slightly.

The Nine-Bend Eight Trigrams Formation below the cliff had already been activated. Black and white air currents intertwined to form a net, and illusions arose in the formation. Countless ferocious ghost faces emerged from the air currents, emitting piercing roars.

Di Xin stepped into the formation and was instantly surrounded by illusions:

He saw the flames soaring into the sky when the Shang Dynasty fell, the tragic plight of the people displaced, and the pain and resentment he felt when he sacrificed himself in battle...

These illusions are his deepest obsessions; if he loses his composure, he will be devoured by the formation.

"Your Majesty, do not be deceived by illusions!"

Mo Chen's voice came from outside the formation, carrying a hint of anxiety.

Di Xin took a deep breath, and the power of the human emperor surged around him. The dragon patterns on his black dragon robe came to life and emitted bursts of dragon roars.

"As the Human Emperor, it is my lifelong duty to protect the Three Realms. How can a few illusions shake my resolve?"

He raised his hand and waved.
The golden power of the human emperor transformed into sharp blades, shattering the surrounding illusions one by one.

Upon seeing this, the black and white energy within the formation instantly condensed into a massive Bagua diagram, which then pressed down upon Di Xin.

Di Xin's eyes sharpened, and he summoned the Human Race Origin Token. The token emitted a dazzling golden light, which coalesced into a huge humanoid phantom, which was the heroic spirit of the Human Emperors of past generations.

"In the name of the Human Emperor, I summon the power of our ancestors to break this great formation!"

The spirits of the emperors of past dynasties roared in unison, merging with the power of Emperor Xin, transforming into a golden pillar of light that forcefully pierced a gap in the Bagua diagram.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Di Xin leaped out of the Nine-Bend Eight Trigrams Formation and landed on the top of the Locking Immortal Cliff.

Sensing the presence of a living being, the Zhuxian Sword surged with malevolence, emitting a sharp sword cry as it thrust towards Di Xin.

Di Xin neither dodged nor evaded, but raised his hand and pressed it against the sword. The power of the Human Emperor and the golden light of the Origin Token surged into the sword at the same time:

"The Tongtian Sect Leader has granted me permission to use this sword. If you have a spirit, then help us resist the Heavenly Demons and protect the Three Realms!"

The murderous aura on the sword gradually subsided, and the Zhuxian Sword trembled slightly in Di Xin's hand, as if responding to his words.

Di Xin gripped the sword hilt, and a surge of immense power flowed through his arm and into his body, but it was also mixed with a trace of uncontrollable ferocity.

He channeled the power of the Human Emperor, suppressing his malevolent energy deep within his dantian, then turned and flew down the cliff: "Mo Chen, let's go! Head to the Western Regions' Flowing Sands to support Daoist Qingxu!"

at the same time,

In the Demon Cave of the Western Regions' quicksand, Master Qingxu is leading his disciples of the Chan Sect in a fierce battle against the demons within.

The Cave of Ten Thousand Demons is an ancient demonic abyss, filled with soaring demonic energy. The Immortal Slaying Sword is sealed in the Demon Suppression Platform at the deepest part of the cave, surrounded by countless ancient demons.

Master Qingxu held a whisk, and wherever the white spiritual light passed, the demons scattered. However, the demonic energy in the demon cave continued to nourish the demons, making them impossible to kill.

"Master, this can't go on!"

A disciple of the Chan Sect, covered in blood, shouted, "The demons are multiplying! Our spiritual power is about to give way!" (End of Chapter)