Taoist Myth: I am the last true immortal in the world

Chapter 842 The Heavenly Gods and Buddhas Tremble
The entire universe inhabited by the Brahmins vanished in an instant.

Chen Yun single-handedly defeated three near-Great Luo beings—Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu—and suppressed them in the chaos, ensuring their eternal damnation!
This scene, witnessed by all the saints of the myriad realms, shocked them greatly.

No one expected Chen Yun to be so fierce. He had just attained the half-step Great Luo realm, yet he was able to defeat three half-step Great Luo realm cultivators all by himself.

Most importantly, these are three veteran half-step Grand Luo cultivators, whose cultivation levels should be far above Chen Yun's.

At this moment, all the heavens and myriad realms were in an uproar.

"This……"

"Wha...what!?"

"The three Brahmin saints were defeated so quickly?"

"Emperor Chen's strength is terrifyingly high. Not only did he fight the Three Gods all by himself, but he actually won?"

"Unbelievable! I simply can't believe my eyes!"

Those who could witness this sacred battle across countless worlds must at least possess the cultivation of a deity. Those who can cultivate to the level of a deity are all outstanding individuals. Yet, even these outstanding individuals were utterly shocked when they witnessed Chen Yun defeat the Brahman Trinity God, feeling a sense of inadequacy in comparison.

Who in all the heavens and myriad realms doesn't know that Emperor Chen is only in his eighties?
How much magical power could someone who is only in their eighties possibly cultivate from the womb?

What about now?
This Taoist emperor, who was only over eighty years old, showed the world what a true genius is and what it means for the younger generation to surpass the older one!

……

In chaos.

"Emperor Chen, I did not intentionally interfere with the secrets of heaven to prevent you from seeking the Dao!"

Shiva looked panicked. He had just been united with Brahma and Vishnu as one, but Chen Yun still managed to defeat him severely with his sword formation, suppressing all his magical power. Now he was completely unable to move. If he didn't beg for mercy, he, Brahma, and Vishnu would truly be suppressed in the chaos for eternity.

That's why he quickly explained, "It was because..."

“What happened before is no longer important.” Chen Yun hovered in front of the pagoda formed by the True Qi, looking at the Three-Phase God suppressed inside. “A month ago, I gave you a chance, but you insisted on saying, ‘Why should I explain your actions to you?’ Since that’s the case, you don’t need to explain to me anymore. Rest in peace and be suppressed in the chaos, experiencing the cleansing of the chaotic Qi through countless eons!”

After saying that, he turned around and disappeared, returning to his original world.

Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu stared in despair at the spot where Chen Yun had vanished, their hearts growing cold.

They were born after the creation of the world and received innate divine power from the origin of the Great Dao, thus attaining the status of a half-step Great Luo. Unlike Chen Yun, who cultivated to the status of a half-step Great Luo through great perseverance and wisdom, if they were separated from their original world for too long and lacked the nourishment of the power of the origin of the Great Dao, their innate divine power would gradually decline until they returned to the state of a chaotic demon god.

In short, if they were truly suppressed in the chaos for countless eons, by the time they were "released after serving their sentence," they would likely have lost more than one-tenth of their original strength. They would be lucky if they could even avoid falling below the level of a half-step Great Luo.

Therefore, Shiva's hasty explanation just now was to beg Chen Yun for mercy.

Unfortunately, Chen Yun wouldn't listen to Shiva's explanation at all, nor did he intend to let the Trinity God go.

For a time, Brahma and Vishnu hated Shiva to the core. If it weren't for Shiva provoking Chen Yun, the great Taoist emperor, they wouldn't have brought this trouble upon themselves.

It's too late to say anything now. Even the three of them, as a unified force, are no match for the enemy. They can only accept their fate of being suppressed in the chaos and unable to rise again!
……

On the other side, Chen Yun turned around and returned to Qingcheng Mountain.

His own strength certainly couldn't possibly allow him to fight against three half-step Grand Luo cultivators at once.

To be precise, Chen Yun's cultivation level was far inferior to any of the Three-Phase Gods.

If he relied on his True Qi, he could only suppress one of them at most; it would be impossible for him to suppress all three.

The reason he was able to win so decisively was entirely because he used the True Qi to refine a sword formation.

Ultimately, it is the wondrous nature of the True Qi that allows the sword formation to unleash boundless power.

Indeed, with the blessing of the true Qi, the sword formation possessed the miraculous power that could not be broken unless four half-step Great Luo masters simultaneously simulated the power of the Great Dao of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind.

Therefore, when Chen Yun activated the sword formation at its maximum power to evolve into innate nothingness, he was able to defeat the Three-Phase God seemingly with ease.

Yes, that's only what it seems; in reality, he had almost exhausted his magical power.

Using the sword formation at its maximum power is truly too taxing on mana.

Now, his magical power is almost exhausted, and it will take at least a year to fully recover.

Chen Yun originally did not want to use the sword formation to evolve the Innate Void move, since it would exhaust his own magic power and cause a year of "weakness".

However, since the Triad God had unleashed the ultimate technique of the Trinity, he had no chance of winning if he had not evolved the Primordial Void.

He had no choice but to resort to his strongest measures.

Just as Chen Yun was thinking this, he saw Wang E, Lord Ma, the Nine-Headed Bull Demon King, and the Golden-Eyed Hundred-Eyed Ghost, all of whom were gods and demons above the level of immortals, looking at him with awe.

Needless to say, these people had just witnessed the entire process of suppressing the Three-Phase God.

Wang E stepped forward and said, "My lord, that battle just now was truly amazing."

Chen Yun was not complacent about this, and remained calm, saying, "It was a lucky victory, not worth mentioning."

Master Ma smiled wryly and said, "Teacher, fighting three against one is nothing to mention?"

He had always addressed Chen Yun as "Mr. Chen," but had never called him "teacher."

Now that Lord Ma has changed his title, it's clear that he doesn't just want to become a "guest elder" of Huangting Temple, but also hopes to follow Chen Yun and learn some profound Taoist arts.

He had no intention of seeking guidance before, mainly because Chen Yun's cultivation was still below his at the time. Although he later broke through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm, the gap between his cultivation and Chen Yun's was not large, and he still had a chance to catch up. Now, Chen Yun has not only proven himself to be a half-step Great Luo, but also defeated three veteran half-step Great Luo in one fell swoop, demonstrating the strength of a true Taoist emperor. How could he not be impressed?

Chen Yun said calmly, “Even with the help of exquisite magical artifacts, I still didn’t win easily. Without the help of magical artifacts, I’m afraid it would be difficult to defeat those three gods. Now my magical power is almost exhausted, and I need to rest for a while. If you have any free time, please help me build… well, build City God Temples in various prefectures and counties. Otherwise, I, the Great Emperor, will be derelict in my duty.”

Wang E immediately agreed, saying, "Yes, sir, I will obey your decree."

Chen Yun didn't say anything more and slowly walked towards the inner courtyard.

As soon as Chen Yun left, Zhao Kuangji, Chen Lizhi, Mei Junyan, and other disciples immediately stepped forward to inquire about the situation of Wang E, Lord Ma, and the others. Mei Junyan asked with some curiosity, "Mr. Wang, did our master defeat the three Brahman saints single-handedly?"

Zhao Kuangji, Lin Lingsu, Chen Lizhi, and others were not powerful enough to see the specific battle situation across countless worlds.

Wang E said excitedly, "That's right, my lord used his supreme magic to suppress the three Brahman saints and even pinned them down in chaos. This battle was truly exquisite."

Zhang Qian hurriedly asked, "Senior Brother Chen, could you tell us exactly how you suppressed the three Brahman saints?"

"Master Chen's battle in suppressing the three Brahman saints was truly magnificent!" Lord Ma exclaimed, taking over the conversation and beginning to describe the battle to everyone. "Master Chen first activated four enormous divine swords, traversing countless worlds, and planting them in the four continents of the Brahman Great Thousand World..."

He recounted the battle in great detail.

Upon hearing that the battle was so magnificent, Zhang Qian, Lin Chen, Chen Lizhi, Mei Junyan, and other disciples were all filled with excitement.

The two boys, Qingfeng and Mingyue, listened with their faces flushed red, as if they wished that the one fighting the three Brahman saints in this battle was not Chen Yun, but themselves.

……

Just as Wang E, Lord Ma, and others were recounting the events to the disciples of Huangting Temple, numerous deities from all the heavens and myriad realms were also discussing the brilliance of the battle.

Saha world, Vulture Peak.

Shakyamuni Buddha witnessed the entire process.

A hint of surprise appeared on his face, which would not be moved even if all the heavens and the myriad worlds collapsed.

As one of the three strongest half-step Great Luo beings in all the heavens and myriad realms, Shakyamuni Buddha could naturally see at a glance how great the gap in realm was between Chen Yun and the Three-Phase God. Yet, despite such a vast difference in realm, it was Chen Yun who had the last laugh.

That's why he showed a hint of surprise.

The old monk was somewhat surprised, but the other Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and holy monks were already in an uproar.

"Is Emperor Chen really that powerful?"

"These are the three holy Brahmins!"

"Emperor Chen fought against three opponents and still emerged victorious. His strength is truly unparalleled!"

"In my opinion, Emperor Chen's strength is almost on par with that of Maitreya Buddha. Among the Buddhists, the only ones who can definitely defeat him are probably Buddha Lao and Dipankara Buddha."

"Emperor Chen is terrifying."

A group of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and holy monks were amazed.

Some even believe that Chen Yun's cultivation level is comparable to that of Maitreya Buddha, the future Buddha.

Shakyamuni Buddha heard all of these sounds.

He knew that these Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and saints had not yet attained the half-step Great Luo realm, and therefore could not truly analyze how strong Chen Yun was.

In terms of cultivation level and realm alone, Chen Yun is still far from being a Buddha like Maitreya.

"If he were to use that peculiar magical artifact, let alone Maitreya, even this old monk would find it difficult to break the formation without using any magical treasures..."

Shakyamuni Buddha pondered to himself, a hint of interest appearing on his face.

He was eager to know what was going on with Chen Yun's magical artifact that could evolve earth, fire, water, wind, and primordial nothingness, and why it contained such wonders.

Although Shakyamuni Buddha did not yet know the details of Chen Yun's "Four Swords of Immortal Slaying," he was certain of one thing: the power displayed by these magical artifacts was terrifying, far surpassing that of innate spiritual treasures.

Could it be... a supreme innate treasure?
Shakyamuni Buddha could not be completely certain, but he was wary of Chen Yun's "Four Swords of Zhuxian".

……

High above, in the Divine Firmament Jade Purity Palace.

After witnessing Chen Yun defeat the Three-Phase God, the Antarctic Longevity Emperor and the Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder and Universal Transformation Heavenly Venerable remained silent for a long time.

There are three theories about the origin of the Antarctic Immortal Emperor.

The first interpretation refers to the Antarctic Longevity Emperor as an emanation of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, ruling over all spirits, controlling the four seasons and their cycles, summoning wind and rain, commanding thunder and lightning, and controlling the mechanisms of fortune and misfortune for all things. He sits atop the Divine Firmament Palace, known as the Jade Pure True King, overseeing the thirty-two heavens and eight regions, and is thus called the Supreme Primordial Holy Heavenly Venerable. He is able to save all living beings during calamities and universally transform all sentient beings. The Nine Heavens Responding to the Primordial Thunder Universal Transformation Heavenly Venerable is his incarnation and the progenitor of the Thunder Gods.

The second version comes from the "Preface to the Great Law of the Supreme Divine Thunder Jade Pure True King Purple Book", which states that the Antarctic Longevity Emperor is the eldest son of the Primordial Heavenly King.

The third version comes from the Taoist scripture "Gao Shang Jiu Xiao Yu Qing Da Fan Zi Wei Xuan Du Lei Ting Yu Jing", which refers to the Antarctic Longevity Emperor as the ninth son of the Primordial Heavenly King.

Regardless of the version of events, the Antarctic Longevity Emperor holds a supreme and revered position in Taoism.

Indeed, even setting aside these origins, the Antarctic Longevity Emperor possessed boundless magical power and was ranked among the Six Emperors of Taoism.

In Taoism, the Six Emperors are the six strongest beings below the Three Pure Ones, the Three Realms, and the Three Treasures Heavenly Venerable.

As one of the six supreme gods, the Antarctic Longevity Emperor would not have shown any emotion even if the world were to be reborn. However, after watching the battle between Chen Yun and the Brahman Triad God, his gaze revealed a strange color.

As an incarnation of the Antarctic Longevity Emperor, the Heavenly Venerable of Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder and Universal Transformation was naturally not as powerful as the original Emperor. After watching the battle, he exclaimed in surprise, "Emperor Chen has only just attained the half-step Great Luo realm, yet he is so powerful?"

"He is indeed very powerful, and his cultivation level is already above yours." The Antarctic Longevity Emperor said with an admiring look, "Although that's the case, his cultivation level is actually far inferior to that of the Brahman Triad God. The reason he was able to win this battle is entirely because his four giant sword artifacts are too mysterious. If I'm not mistaken, these four giant swords are very likely treasures transformed from the true power of the Great Dao's origin, the True Qi. Such treasures are something that ordinary half-step Great Luo cultivators simply cannot obtain. No wonder he was able to suppress the Brahman Triad God."

His cultivation level was truly extraordinary, and coupled with his intricate relationship with the Primordial Heavenly King, he was naturally able to see at a glance that Chen Yun's "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation" contained True Qi.

The Heavenly Venerable of Universal Transformation and Responding to the Origin of Thunder suddenly realized, "So it is because the magic weapon is too mysterious. I was wondering why Emperor Chen, who had only recently attained the half-step Great Luo realm, could possess such power."

“No, it’s not just about magical artifacts.” The Antarctic Longevity Emperor’s face showed a hint of envy. “He did rely on these magical artifacts to secure his victory, but you may not be able to sense that Emperor Chen already possesses True Qi. He must have gained the recognition of the original power of some Great Dao. When he fights with others now, he is not simulating the power of the Great Dao, but empowered by True Qi, which allows him to unleash the true power of the Great Dao. That is why he was able to have the upper hand against three opponents before he activated the power of the sword formation.”

what?
Did Emperor Chen possess the True Qi?
Doesn't this mean that as long as he continues to cultivate diligently, he will eventually reach the state of being in harmony with the Dao?

When the Heavenly Venerable of Universal Transformation and Responding to the Origin of Thunder heard this information, he was greatly shocked.

(End of this chapter)