Above Destiny

Chapter 586 A Premeditated Accusation
With a single sword strike, the pure and the impure were instantly separated.

Suddenly, a fierce storm broke out, and the storm subsided by another three points.

Wherever the sword swept across, a thick, spreading ink mark suddenly appeared within the pale circle. The ink flowed with the sweeping strokes of the sword, leaving behind a series of unrestrained, wild cursive scripts in the void.

In an instant, the flowing ink landed on the paper, forming two restless, almost living emblem characters.

【巽】 and 【兑】.

The lower trigram is Xun (巽), and the upper trigram is Dui (兑). Two winding characters overlap within the circle, gradually becoming clear in the end. Yet, through the collision of history and the evolution of past overlaps, they form a brand new phenomenon.

Or perhaps, it's about the countless disasters that have occurred in the past...

——【Ze Feng Da Guo】!
In an instant, the pale circle began to hum, and the pale wisp carrying the ink color suddenly extended, seemingly endless, merging into reality and enveloping the wilderness surrounding Tower City.

In an instant, amidst the raging storm, a new storm and rain suddenly arose, overlapping and covering the city of Ta.

The Blessing Chain of the Brush [Heaven and Earth are Unmerciful] combines the blessings of the Celestial Origin, Ether, Mirror System, and Desolate Ruins, taking into account the control of the Celestial Origin, the insight and recording of the Ether, and even the illusion and reality of the Mirror, the stability and brutality of the Desolate Ruins...

The main idea is to create something out of nothing, to reproduce and suppress natural disasters, and even to control them, through Tongshan's understanding and comprehension of natural disasters.

In the simplified record of the Yitai Zhongtian Tingyi system, Xun represents wind and Dui represents marsh. The overlapping of storms and floods constitutes the raging storm and the towering flood before our eyes.

The records are written on the boundary of the circle, and their effects are felt in reality.

Using this circle as a fulcrum, and leveraging its own blessings and calligraphy, along with the current external environment, the natural disaster unleashed by Tongshan easily exceeded its own limits by more than a hundred times, instantly engulfing the area within hundreds of miles of Tacheng!

It's more like, taking advantage of the storm's inattention spanning thousands of kilometers, they forcibly seized control of this large area...

Then, adding fuel to the fire, it further fueled the violence!

In the blink of an eye, the torrent raged, and the wind howled.

Amidst the earth-shattering roar and countless bolts of lightning, the situation, which had just begun to calm down, suddenly deteriorated again, taking a sharp turn for the worse...

The only difference is that the raging natural disasters, those storms and floods, all fell into the uninhabited wilderness!

As a result, while the situation on the outside deteriorated rapidly, the surrounding areas of the inner city of Tacheng were improving at a visible speed.

Countless withered branches and muddy tumbling into the sky, along with endless torrents and rain, were all deliberately guided by Tongshan to the wasteland and the sea, never to reach Tacheng again.

Just like fighting fire with fire during disaster relief.

Compared to the disaster that can easily stretch for thousands of miles, even the Chosen Ones become incredibly small. Trying to confront this magnificent and overwhelming destruction head-on would be futile, even if ten Tongshan were combined.

However, if we take advantage of the situation, we can minimize the spread of the disaster and maintain the precarious situation in the slums.

The only downside is that all the pressure has been concentrated on Tong Shan alone!
When a depression appears in the water, the surrounding water will continuously converge.

When an outlet appears amidst the brutal and violent natural disasters, the internal pressure will naturally surge out like a dam bursting.

Moreover, when the typhoon filled with the aura of the white deer supported Tianyuan's domain, it would naturally cause rejection due to the opposition of their natures.

Even if one takes advantage of the situation, what can be leveraged is ultimately a force that exceeds one's own limits.

A sharp creaking sound burst forth from the void, so piercing, as the power of nihilistic thought collided with the storm, spreading out in repeated mournful howls that echoed endlessly.

The vast expanse of space was now like a ship sinking into the deep sea, subjected to relentless torment and trials under the terrifying water pressure from the outside.

The cracks kept appearing, but under Tongshan's control, they were repaired again.

In the instant he resolved to give it his all, he no longer cared about himself; he had staked everything on the realm—his consciousness, soul, blessing, spiritual essence…

They didn't even spare any effort to maintain their own safety.

And so he let that tiny wisp of lightning, enough to easily incinerate him, wander around him, gesturing back and forth at his vital points, repeatedly making thrusting motions...

It was like glancing at a roommate's clumsy prank; all I did was smile calmly.

I'll eat my hat if you even move!

So the lightning bolt had no choice but to flicker.

You are awesome.

"Too much trust isn't good either, Plant Bro."

Ji Jue sighed, turned his fingers, and the unsheathed Zhanlu Spirit Essence shot out like a swimming fish, disappearing into the clouds and speeding past.

Then, the sharp air burst and the intense light finally erupted.

Lightning flashed like swords, crisscrossing and effortlessly burning all the monstrous beasts that approached Tongshan to ashes.

It was a faint wisp of lightning, almost nonexistent, yet it moved through the natural disasters and thunderstorms with incredible speed, as if it were a fish in water.

In fact, Ji Jue doesn't even need to consciously control it.

It would pounce on any living creature it sensed, cruelly ravaging it and burning it to ashes.

The only thing Ji Jue needed to control was suppressing the ferocious nature of that wisp of spirit, preventing it from accidentally killing the target it was protecting.

As for the rest, there are no taboos.

Let's have a buffet!

At this very moment, from within the dark clouds, calamity beasts fell like rain.

Those calamity beasts and countless eerie shadows attracted by the celestial essence and spiritual energy were reduced to charred remains one by one by the lightning, falling from the clouds and completely disintegrating into ashes in mid-air, disappearing without a trace.

For the first time since its creation, Zhanlu has displayed its brilliance, transforming into thunder, roaming freely and resounding incessantly. The spirituality that has emerged from the desolation gradually becomes excited and exuberant.

The flickering lightning suddenly exploded, then shot out at breakneck speed, leaving only a fleeting purple glint before returning with lightning speed. Its speed increased rapidly until it was almost impossible to see any trace of its arrival or departure. All that could be seen was the wisp of lightning suspended in mid-air, trembling slightly and shaking off countless afterimages.

At speeds so fast they could no longer be detected by the naked eye, no more calamity beasts could enter within a few miles of Tongshan.

There were no cries of agony, no bloodshed to be seen; the only thing that could be felt was the ferocious aura that gradually emerged from the storm.

Even a barren mountain cannot turn a blind eye to such a thing.

His eyes trembled slightly for a moment.

Even though he had witnessed similar scenes countless times with Ji Jue, Tong Shan still couldn't help but sigh softly: "Ember stuff, it's really eerie..."

That being said, it didn't stop him from flicking his finger and summoning a cloud of mist to cover Zhanlu and conceal its last traces.

Within its own sphere, the surge of massive ethereal phenomena and the chaotic aura of natural disasters perfectly concealed Zhanlu's presence.

Let it be, and enjoy it to your heart's content!

After turning the calamity beasts to ashes time and time again, that ray of lightning was no longer satisfied with ordinary prey. In the brief gaps before the other calamity beasts had time to enter, it repeatedly broke through the air on its own, riding the turbulent winds, and rushed towards the boundary line where the Tongshan area and the natural disaster met!

Two completely different calamities collided here, and the auras of Tianyuan and Bailu rubbed against each other, sparking countless eerie lightning bolts.

As the outlet created by Tongshan, this place is exactly where the disaster is most turbulent and violent.

Countless bolts of lightning continuously shot out from the clouds, growing ever more intense.

Even the lightning that was unleashed, under the influence of the aura of supreme goodness, seemed to be alive, meandering and instinctively seeking out gaps in the Tianyuan Domain, relentlessly eroding inwards.

Amidst those blazing bolts of lightning, a tiny streak of purple lightning suddenly emerged, severing a bolt of lightning as thick as a bucket in half. Then, like a vortex, it devoured it completely.

In an instant, it swallowed the fierce and malevolent light emanating from the collision of the two natural disasters, and then, without any carelessness, returned to Tong Shan's side before incurring a counterattack.

The bright light above the purple lightning crackled and popped as it was quickly absorbed. Then, it shot out again and returned in the blink of an eye.

Continue to stretch, digest, and then go back again...

I came in, I went out, I came in again, I went out again!
"..."

Tong Shan sighed, helpless.

No wonder they say things resemble their owners!

How did a perfectly good creation based on entropy become so grotesque? And it looks incredibly sinister, with an absurdly large appetite…

So what if it's a big one? It's just the aftermath of a disaster, nothing more than something heinous.

Tong Shan intentionally or unintentionally adjusted the boundaries of the circle. The originally erratic edge of the circle silently protruded a sharp corner and disappeared into the raging typhoon, further intensifying the clash between the two sides and creating an unlimited self-help zone for Zhan Lu.

This allowed that wisp of eerie purple lightning to continue stealing moments of leisure amidst its busy schedule, like a vicious dog pouncing on its prey.

Then, it was Ji Jue's turn to hum softly.

Yes, yes, yes! Absolutely right, bro, absolutely right!
There's no need to worry about colliding head-on with natural disasters and damaging Zhanlu's spirituality or polluting nature. Just accumulate for a few minutes, and you can rush out to take a big bite, then come back to continue digesting.

Since becoming the Chosen One, he has played support countless times, but this is the first time he has experienced what it's like to be supported. He was almost moved to tears.

Plant Guy is really a kind person!
Then I'm welcome.

So, with Tong Shan's protection and assistance, Zhan Lu Ling Jing became even more ruthless, and stopped pretending altogether, killing and eating with ruthless abandon!

I'm going to kill, kill, kill, kill, eat, eat, eat, eat!!!

Zhanlu galloped swiftly, traversing freely within and outside the realm, slaughtering so many calamity beasts that even the collisions within the realm couldn't keep up with the demand.

Totally crazy!

In the end, what was originally a slender and long wisp of spiritual lightning was almost expanding into a ball, floating up and swaying, constantly trembling and expanding.

Tong Shan's eyelids twitched uncontrollably as he watched.

There's no way around it. It's not a matter of trust or distrust. It's terrifying to have a bomb that could explode at any moment constantly twitching right under your nose.

Only when he truly couldn't eat another bite did the swollen spiritual essence, expanded to its limit, sway slightly towards Tong Shan. [Don't go away, the exciting part is coming soon!]

Then, like a massive boulder, it crashed to the earth, shrouded in clouds and torrential rain.

Bringing an abundance so great it was almost explosive, it rushed towards Ji Jue.

When the lightning finally illuminated Ji Jue's astonished face, it was too late when he finally realized the magnitude of the calamity carried by the Zhanlu Spirit Essence.

With a cheer, Zhanlu, galloping swiftly, was instantly sheathed!
I'm here!
boom! ! !
In the abandoned building, in the workshop that had just been sealed off, countless bolts of lightning suddenly burst forth, engulfing everything.

Amidst the deafening roar, the entire building suddenly began to shake violently.

Amidst Yan Fei's terrified screams, shocking cracks appeared on the building's structure...

Ji Jue's heart was pounding.

And literally, it's about to jump out of my mouth!

With each beat, visible waves surged forth from the burning red heart, like a fountain engulfing it.

As Zhanlu and Tianzai responded to each other, within a few seconds, dazzling bolts of lightning struck the building one after another, leaving countless onlookers dumbfounded and incredulous.

Oh no, is it really true that sins will be punished by heaven?!
—Look everyone, that guy surnamed Ji has finally been struck by lightning!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
His heart was pounding wildly. With each beat, a massive amount of calamity essence rose from the Thunder Pool, and with each contraction, endless blazing light converged towards the center.

It was like an invisible hammer and anvil colliding, sparking wisps of purple lightning and jet-black sparks.

Finally, the heart, which had expanded to its limit, contracted inward once again.

Ji Jue's consciousness was completely swallowed up by the loud noise that erupted from his soul.

Everything was pitch black before my eyes.

Amidst the darkness and gloom, a faint, flickering light rose once more.

It illuminated his eyes.

Zhanlu!

Zhanlu flew out again, swept around once, and easily dispersed the insignificant aftershocks, revealing a brand new appearance.

With the endless supply from the outside world, it completed its first transformation overnight, changing its nature and form!

Soon, in less than half a minute, Zhanlu, which had just disappeared, rose into the sky once again and came before Tongshan...

He swayed his body triumphantly.

—I'm back from my party, let's continue!

This time, Tong Shan was dumbfounded.

All I felt was a bone-chilling cold, as if a sword's edge were pressed against my soul!

Unlike the previous flashes and commotion, the wandering lightning bolt became increasingly concealed, and even the shimmering dark purple light became dim and faintly transparent.

All the rage was completely contained.

If you're not paying attention, it's almost impossible to spot from the darkness and clouds; it's incredibly well hidden. But in the instant it moves, wherever it goes, the clouds seem to have been sliced ​​by a sword, revealing a straight gash that lingers and cannot be healed.

Hidden beneath disasters and storms, it is like a man-eating shark lurking in the ocean, watching any living creature that dares to approach.

A bead of cold sweat slowly slid down Tong Shan's forehead.

It wasn't out of fear or unease, but rather out of deep regret and helplessness: Ji Jue's character was utterly beyond redemption!
Such a terrifying entropy-based creation not only lacks any grand and imposing presence, but also enjoys ambushing from the bushes...

Oh, how gloomy!

At first, he didn't seem to be used to it. Once he activated it, the sharp aura would always make his whole body go numb. But gradually, even that creepy aura disappeared without him noticing.

If it weren't for the reflection of the circle, he would have almost lost sight of where that ray of lightning had gone.

Hidden as an insect, unleashed like a mad dog.

It bites but doesn't bark.

The monstrous beast that pounced on them was reduced to ashes!

"Could it be that there's really something wrong with the feng shui of Yacheng?"

Tong Shan sighed numbly, unable to speak.

You say Haizhou has beautiful mountains and rivers, and Yacheng can be considered a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. How come after finally producing a chosen one who can rule with supreme virtue, the result is such a scourge?

He had begun to sympathize with Ji Jue's opponent.

But even at this moment, it didn't stop him from laughing more and more happily.

Gazing at the approaching storm and disaster.

Without flinching.

The sword, wielding its brush, stood in the sky as if nailed into the void. The red-hot hilt burned the five fingers, hissing and crackling. Evaporating rainwater rose up, then fell in the gale, crashing to the earth.

With streaks of crimson.

No matter how much the storm rages, the area remains stable.

Like a towering, silent mountain, enduring the raging storms, it covers countless shacks and ruins, providing the last refuge...

How much time has passed exactly?
One hour? Two hours? Or three hours?

Even in the end, amidst the falling rain, the gazes cast from the tower city could not help but subtly change... It was a determination and tenacity that could not be ignored, no matter how much mockery and contempt they showed.

Unwavering!

Even if one genuinely believes that the one in the sky is a fool who overestimates his abilities, at this moment, one still has to admit this unshakable power.

The long night passed, and we weathered the most violent and turbulent waves during the typhoon's landfall.

Throughout the entire process, the circle remained as stable as ever. It had been in a precarious state for at least four hours, yet there was still no sign of it collapsing or getting out of control.

It's as if you can't feel what fatigue and torment are.

This incredible resilience and stability is nothing short of a horror story!

Moreover, looking at his calm and composed demeanor, who knows how long he can hold on... Is it really true that he only recently advanced to the Transcendent level?
This is absolutely outrageous.

Even after witnessing the entire process firsthand, it remains unbelievable and incomprehensible...

Tongshan remained silent.

Silent and unwavering.

I don't care whether those gazes are admiration, doubt, mockery, or indifference.

Only Ji Jue's brows gradually furrowed.

Something is wrong!
Something's getting increasingly wrong...

The entire night was filled with agonizing moments. Even with the support of the spiritual energy behind the workshop, Ji Jue began to feel dizzy and his movements started to become slightly erratic.

But why is the sky still dark even though a whole night has passed?

Even the largest typhoon should gradually pass through and move away!
But why is the storm still raging without any sign of abating?

In fact, it's getting worse!
He looked at his phone screen again, at the satellite map, and then fell silent.

The two comparison images were superimposed, and there was absolutely no change... A night passed, and the eye of Typhoon Bailu remained suspended in the same spot, without any movement whatsoever!
It even subtly shifted towards the location of Tacheng.

It was as if it had changed direction, taking a strange turn, and gradually moving towards Tacheng!
In that instant, an unprecedentedly terrifying roar exploded from the sky!
The sphere is in turmoil, revealing unprecedented and massive rifts, teetering on the brink of collapse.

And right there in the sky, Tong Shan finally sensed the enormous creature gradually emerging from the endless thunderclouds and storm at the end of the raging storm.

After a night of brewing and catalysis, the monster born from the natural disaster, a genuine calamity beast, with a terrifying outline that seemed to soar through the mountains, finally gave birth to the monster amidst the storm!
Countless calamity beasts fought and devoured each other in the storm, and the bizarre calamity beasts that eventually formed finally revealed their true forms.

Like a giant whale covered in spider legs, hundreds of slender limbs fell from the clouds and disappeared into the sea and the wasteland. Hollow eyes all over its body opened and closed, mouths agape, ravenously howling!
Bang!
Incited by the eerie beast, the storm, which had been at its last gasp, suddenly unleashed its final power, spreading out in all directions.

It easily destroyed the encirclement after a grueling night, almost blowing the barren mountain away from the sky.

"I see... is that so?"

Beneath the shattered thunderclouds, Tong Shan stared in stunned silence at the terrifying beast a thousand miles away.

After a long while, as if suddenly realizing something, he raised his hand, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said nothing.

He simply gripped the brush tightly in his hand.

Silently, he gave a self-deprecating laugh.

At that very moment, on the edge of the distant Central Plains, between land and sea, the newly born raging monster froze in place—after a night of gestation and transformation, this monster, which had just been born and already ranked at the peak of the [Absolute] level, might grow into another great scourge roaming the world if given time.

If you're lucky enough, your non-existent ancestral graves might emit auspicious smoke, and you might even be able to enter the "ultimate" level of evaluation in your lifetime.

Unfortunately, their luck ran out.

There was no time.

Just as it was born from the disaster and descended into the world, uttering its first cry, at the highest point of the Federal military base in Far Mountain Port of Tacheng, someone reached out a hand.

(End of this chapter)