Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin: I Set Taboos in the Heavens

Once Yang Qi becomes the Messenger of Light, the next step is to compete for the positions of the nine Dharma Kings who protect the path.

This time, the competition is still fierce!
The nine Dharma Kings hold high positions and great power, much like feudal lords. Each of them guards a region or is in charge of important affairs. They can also form their own Dharma King Legion, making them incredibly attractive.

After a fierce battle, the nine Dharma Kings made their decision.

A middle-aged man dressed in a purple imperial robe and wearing a flat crown, exuding an incomparably noble aura, obtained the seat of the Purple King of Doushuai. He is the current emperor of the Doushuai Heaven Immortal Realm - the Purple Extreme Emperor!
His cultivation was unfathomable, already at the peak of the Hongshen Realm, and possibly even approaching the half-step immortality. Behind him stood the entire supreme immortal realm of the thirty-three levels, the Doushuai Heaven, whose strength and foundation were terrifyingly powerful.

Although the Sword Ancestor, whose injuries had recovered somewhat, was defeated by Fang Qing, his swordsmanship was still among the best in the heavens, and he became the Sword King of Immortal Burial.

A bald, muscular man wearing a tattered kasaya and wielding a vajra was a reclusive master of the Buddhist lineage, specializing in the path of exorcising demons, and had become the Demon-Slaying King.

A dazzling blade of light, as bright as the sun, tore through the void; it was another Dharma King, the Rising Sun Blade King.

An old man with white hair and beard, holding a compass, and surrounded by countless array runes, was the King of Arrays of the Universe.

A dark figure emerged from the void, a master of assassination and shadow-遁 (a technique for stealth and movement), the Shadow King of Slaughter.

Another figure, whose aura was almost completely concealed, with only a hint of sharpness occasionally leaking out, appeared. It was the Invisible Assassin King.

A man in a blue robe, carrying a long sword, with a righteous air between his brows, was none other than the Righteous Knight King.

Then there was the Grand Ancestor of the Void, who obtained the Grand God King of the Void.

The nine Dharma Kings, nine top experts, each with their own strengths, clashed, causing a turbulent atmosphere within the temple.

After these nine Dharma Kings were selected, they were recognized by the Alliance Leader, Fang Qing, and thus each of the nine Dharma Kings had their own responsibilities.

The Purple King of Doushuai represents the Thirty-Three Heavens Celestial Realm, and is responsible for coordinating relations with the supreme celestial realms such as Doushuai Heaven, and guarding the core area.

The Burial Immortal Sword King was responsible for organizing the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Army, which was in charge of offensive operations.

King Pomolu is responsible for dealing with demonic forces, evil spirits, and the spiritual corruption of the future world, and he has formed the "Demon-Slaying Army".

Rising Sun Blade King excels at frontal assaults and has formed the "Blazing Sun Legion".

The Universal Array King is responsible for constructing the alliance's defensive array, providing battlefield array support, exploring secret realms, and forming the "Array Master Corps".

The Shadow King was responsible for establishing the "Shadow Killing Pavilion," overseeing intelligence, assassinations, and internal surveillance.

The Invisible Assassin King and the Deadly Shadow King complement each other, and are responsible for sabotage and decapitation operations behind enemy lines, forming the "Invisible Assassin" team.

The Righteous Hero King is responsible for educating and comforting people, mediating internal disputes, and forming the "Righteousness Camp" to gather positive energy within the alliance.

The Supreme God King is responsible for supporting and tackling key strategic directions.

With the nine Dharma Kings appointed and each receiving their respective orders, their combined auras have created a force within the alliance powerful enough to shake the heavens.

"Finally, the competition will be for the positions of the Twenty-Four Heavenly Guardian Generals!"

Fang Qing's voice carried a hint of murderous intent as his gaze swept over the powerful figures below who were already beginning to stir.

A divine general is a commander who directly leads troops into battle. He must be brave and skilled in combat, and adept at commanding troops. He will charge into battle in future wars, which is a more direct test of his combat and command abilities than the position of Dharma King.

Before the words were even finished, the atmosphere in the central area of ​​the temple instantly became extremely tense!

"boom!"

A powerful aura, as heavy as a collapsing mountain, erupted first.

A giant, as tall as an ancient god, with bulging muscles and a face as resolute as a rock, took a step that seemed to tremble the void.

He didn't announce his name, but instead let out a low roar, his arm muscles bulging, and threw a simple punch at an old ancestor who was also quite powerful and about to step forward.

"boom!"

Caught off guard, the protective divine light that the ancestor had hastily gathered shattered instantly. He let out a muffled groan and flew backward, crashing into the light screen at the edge of the temple. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating that he had lost his eligibility to compete.

"Hmph, lacking strength, yet you dare to covet the position of Divine General?"

The giant's voice boomed like thunder, his gaze sweeping over everyone, "I, 'Nine Mountains,' will take this first seat!"

He is none other than the Nine Peaks Divine Lord, one of the founding ancestors of the Thirty-One Level Immortal Realm, "Nine Peaks Heaven," renowned for his immense power and unparalleled defense.

"Old man Jiuyue, you're still as domineering as ever!"

A chilling sound, like the hiss of a venomous snake, rang out. A blurry gray figure flickered like a ghost and instantly appeared beside the Nine Mountains Divine Lord, pointing a finger at his temple.

Gray light swirled around his fingertips, carrying a strange, soul-piercing impact!

The Nine Peaks Divine Lord reacted extremely quickly, turning his head and raising his arm to block, his arm condensing into a divine stone with an earthy yellow divine light.

"laugh!"

The gray light touched the divine light on the arm, making a soft, corrosive sound.

The Nine Peaks Divine Lord's expression changed slightly, and he felt a sharp pain in his soul, slowing his movements by half a beat. The gray shadow took the opportunity to retreat, revealing the figure of an old man with a sinister face, deep-set eyes, and an appearance as if he had never seen the sun.

"You heart-crushing old devil, you've come too!"

The Nine Peaks Divine Lord glared angrily. The newcomer was none other than the "Heart-Destroying Ancestor," who was skilled in mental attacks and curses, making him unpredictable and difficult to defend against.

"The position of a divine general belongs to the capable. Your brute force may not be able to withstand the invisible power of the mind."

"Heartbreaker Ancestor said sinisterly."

"Then let's give it a try!"

The Nine Peaks Divine Lord roared, his body radiating a brilliant earth-yellow light, transforming into a towering, towering phantom of a mountain giant. With his feet planted on the ground and his fists shattering the void, he charged towards the Heart-Destroying Ancestor with an aura that could crush everything.

The Heart-Destroying Ancestor's figure once again transformed into a blurry gray shadow, weaving through the raging fist winds like a fish.

At the same time, he formed hand seals, and waves of invisible and intangible mental energy and curse runes, which could directly affect the depths of the opponent's soul, surged toward the Nine Mountains Divine Lord like a tide.

The two instantly engaged in a fierce battle!
One was powerful and imposing, using force to break through magic; the other was elusive and unpredictable, specializing in attacking the soul. They fought fiercely, their energy surging, forcing others who wanted to advance to retreat a distance.

"Cuckoo..."

A clear, ethereal laugh rang out, not loud, yet strangely penetrating the roar in the arena and reaching everyone's ears clearly.

A woman dressed in a plain white dress, with flowing black hair and a delicate face, was seen standing at the edge of the battlefield.

She didn't exude any powerful aura; instead, she possessed a strange force field that calmed the mind and dispelled all distracting thoughts.

She didn't look at the two people engaged in fierce combat; instead, she raised her slender hand and gently tapped the air.

"Buzz!"

A pure, flawless white halo, seemingly capable of cleansing all the filth and strife in the world, silently spread out from her center.

Wherever the halo passed, the violent, earth-yellow fist intent and mountain phantom of the Nine Mountains Divine Lord seemed to be washed away by an invisible stream of water. Although it did not dissipate directly, the violence and killing intent contained within it were greatly weakened and purified!
The sinister and bizarre mental energy ripples and curse runes of the Heart-Destroying Ancestor were like snow meeting the blazing sun; the moment they came into contact with the white halo, they emitted a hissing sound and quickly melted and disintegrated.

"The Pure Dao Domain?!"

The Heart-Destroying Ancestor's expression changed drastically. He felt that the mental power he had painstakingly cultivated was being severely suppressed, as if he had been trapped in an absolute 'emptiness' and 'purity', making it difficult to exert his abilities.

The Nine Mountains Divine Lord also felt a chill and involuntarily slowed down his attack.

This woman is none other than Ying Ning, an unparalleled genius with the special physique of the 'Purifier'!
She is always in a state of purity and non-action, and no law can invade her heart. She can also use the power of purity to purify external evils and restrain all negative and strange forces.

She didn't press her advantage, but stood quietly, her clear, crystal-like eyes, seemingly devoid of any emotion, calmly watching the two in the arena, as if to say: Your fight is meaningless. "I, Ironblood, have arrived!"

A man clad in heavy black armor, with a cold and stern face, exuding an aura of battle-hardened ruthlessness, charged into the battlefield first, wielding a blood-red spear that seemed to emerge from a venomous dragon's lair.

"After the hurricane, not a blade of grass will grow!"

A blue tornado appeared out of nowhere, howling as it swept towards Ying Ning. The wind contained countless sharp blades and tearing force, attempting to break through the Pure Dao Domain with an area-of-effect attack.

"With the Xuanjia armor in place, no magic can break through my defenses!"

A giant man with a body covered in dark black tortoise shell patterns and a calm, mountain-like aura roared and charged directly into the battle between the Nine Mountains Divine Lord and the Iron-Blooded General without dodging or avoiding. He used his body to meet their attacks head-on, producing a loud sound like metal clashing!
"A prairie fire, burning away all wilderness!"

The blazing flames erupted like magma, transforming into a boundless sea of ​​fire that instantly engulfed the Xuanjia Divine General candidate and a large area around him.

Amidst the flames, a figure appeared as if a god of fire had descended to earth, wielding a giant flaming sword and slashing wildly. His flames were not only extremely hot, but also possessed an aggressive, spreading, and relentless quality, as if they were about to ignite everything!

"A thunderous roar, sweeping away evil spirits!"

A thick bolt of purple lightning, like a whip of divine punishment, struck without warning towards the Heart-Destroying Ancestor, who was locked in combat with the Iron-Blooded General!

Thunder is extremely yang and powerful, and is most effective against evil spirits, demons, and curses!
The Heart-Destroying Ancestor's expression changed again, forcing him to divert his attention to deal with the situation, making his movements even more elusive.

"Golden light shines everywhere, invincible!"

A dazzling golden light exploded like the blazing sun, and countless golden light swords rained down on the area where the Nine Mountains Divine Lord and the Iron-Blooded General were located, launching an indiscriminate attack.

"Thick earth can bear all things, but it can also bury the sky!"

The laws of the earth surged, and the temple grounds suddenly softened and collapsed, turning into a muddy swamp. Countless giant hands of earth and stone emerged, grabbing towards the sea of ​​fire of the Blazing God General and the location of the Mysterious Armor God General!
"Of all the waters in the world, I only take a single sip—Erosion!"

A jet-black, heavy stream of water, exuding a strange and corrosive aura, silently meandered towards Ying Ning's feet like a venomous snake, attempting to erode her pure Dao Domain from its very foundation.

Many patriarchs displayed their strength.

More than a hundred strong candidates were vying for dominance, with some getting injured and forced to withdraw at any moment, while others unleashed astonishing potential.

Fang Qing sat high in the position of alliance leader, his eyes filled with a chaotic and primordial light, and his wisdom level was operating at full capacity.

In his view, the chaotic battlefield was stripped of layers of fog and appearance.

What he saw was not only the clash of supernatural powers and the explosion of energy, but also the most subtle fluctuations in the laws of each candidate's technique, their combat habits and flaws exposed by their instinctive reactions under extreme pressure, their coping strategies and psychological changes when facing different types of enemies, and a glimpse of their command abilities.

The sharp and refined methods of "Gengjin Susha Jue", the subtle and corrosive secrets of "Ruoshui Shitian Gong", the wondrous life-entangling power of "Qingmu Changsheng Fa", and the unpredictable transformations of "Huanwu Mitian Jing"...

Everything was like the finest food, which Fang Qing devoured, digested, and absorbed with his terrifying wisdom and comprehension, transforming it into a part of his understanding of the myriad paths of the heavens.

Within his chaotic inner world, the corresponding law regions continuously lit up, and countless new law runes were generated, combined, and evolved, making the entire law system of his inner world increasingly rich and complete.

The Wisdom Path becomes increasingly clear and transparent amidst the flood and deduction of massive amounts of information, and its calculation ability increases exponentially.

The melee lasted for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

As the turbulent energy currents in the center of the temple gradually subsided, and the pervasive smoke, flames, frost, and golden light dissipated, only twenty-four figures remained of the original hundred or so candidates, still standing firmly with their auras fluctuating but their fighting spirit high.

They were scattered across the battlefield, bearing scars and signs of energy erosion, but their eyes were sharp as eagles and their aura as solid as steel, maintaining a vigilant and confrontational stance towards each other.

These twenty-four individuals were the ultimate victors who fought their way out of this brutal and efficient melee by relying on their absolute strength, unwavering will, exquisite tactics, or special abilities!
This includes the Nine Mountains Divine Lord, who with his absolute defense and overwhelming power stood firm against all rivals and ultimately remained undefeated.

With his unpredictable mental attacks and elusive movements, the Heart-Destroying Ancestor was able to navigate the chaotic battle with ease and repeatedly inflict heavy damage on his opponents.

With her pure Daoist domain, Yingning is impervious to all laws, calmly resolving countless attacks, and remaining untouched by any dust.

A fierce and valiant general, invincible in frontal charges, with the most scars on his body, yet also displaying his greatest bravery.

With hurricane-like speed and wide-range attacks, the Lord of Hurricanes stirs up the entire battlefield.

Protected by black armor, the Black Armor Venerable withstood countless attacks without falling.

The Wildfire Lord is an extremely aggressive being that burns everything in its path.

Frost freezes time and space; the Frost Fairy excels at controlling the field and slowing down events.

The power of thunder sweeps away evil spirits; the Thunder Immortal is supremely yang and strong.

The Golden Light Master, radiating golden light and possessing boundless brilliance.

Etc., etc!

These twenty-four people, each with a different aura, all exuded an iron-blooded murderous aura and powerful pressure after being baptized by blood and fire. They were the strongest people who had crawled out of the competition like mountains of corpses and seas of blood, born for the battlefield!

The entire temple fell into a tense silence once again. All the spectators were shocked by the fierce and spectacular melee, and even more impressed by the strength and will of the twenty-four victors.

Fang Qing's gaze slowly swept over the twenty-four figures, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

Through his observations and deductions, he now has a clear understanding of the strengths, characteristics, temperaments, and even potential of these twenty-four individuals.

"Very good, truly excellent."

Fang Qing spoke slowly, his voice calm yet carrying supreme authority, "After fierce competition, the candidates for the Twenty-Four Heavenly Guardian Generals have been selected."

"From this moment forward, you twenty-four people shall be the twenty-four Heavenly Guardian Generals of my Guardian Alliance!"

"Nine Sacred Mountains Divine General! Heart-Shattering Divine General! Infant-Nurturing Divine General! Iron-Blooded Divine General! Hurricane Divine General! Mysterious Armor Divine General!"

"Prairie Fire General! Frost General! Thunder General! Golden Light General! Earth General! Weak Water General!"

"Azure Wood Divine General! Blazing Fire Divine General! Metal Divine General! Illusionary Mist Divine General! Mountain-Suppressing Divine General! Army-Breaking Divine General!"

"Greedy Wolf General! Seven Killings General! Heavenly Secrets General! Earthly Fiend General! Human Slaughter General! Ghostly Scheme General!"

Each time Fang Qing uttered a name, the corresponding figure would tremble, their eyes flashing with a sharp light, and then kneel on one knee, responding in unison: "Your subordinate is here! We are willing to die for the Alliance Leader!"

Twenty-four voices converged into a torrent of iron and blood, shaking the temple!
Thus, the highest power core of the Guardian Alliance—Alliance Leader Fang Qing, the two messengers of light and darkness (Yang Qi and the Great Emperor of Wrathful Blaze), the nine Guardian Dharma Kings, and the twenty-four Heavenly Guardian Gods, totaling thirty-six core positions, have all been determined through genuine competition and trials.

"Boom!!!"

Just as the last divine general agreed, the entire core power structure was fully formed, and their energies were connected, another anomaly occurred!
The entire Heavenly Dao Operation Temple, no, the entire endless territory encompassed by the entire Guardian Alliance.

The vast fortune that had gathered due to the establishment of the alliance leader and was slightly restless due to the lack of a core structure seemed to have found a concrete framework and channel for circulation, and began to operate and integrate at an unprecedented speed and efficiency!

The golden, purple, and chaotic torrents of fortune, according to the responsibilities and levels of these thirty-six core seats, branched out into countless branches, flowing into the bodies of each core member, and then radiating through them to their legions, forces, and the immortal realms under their jurisdiction.

The entire alliance, like a huge and sophisticated machine, was fully activated and wound up the moment the core power structure was established and all the parts were in place.

Operational efficiency, cohesion, and overall momentum have all improved by more than one level!
As the leader of the alliance, Fang Qing was in the center, receiving the most vital and powerful infusion of fortune.

He could clearly feel that his connection with the billions of living beings and the endless territory of the entire Guardian Alliance had become incredibly close.

In the blink of an eye, one can mobilize the power of heaven and earth of the alliance!
Under the influence of this immense fortune and responsibility, the Steps of Wisdom have become increasingly stable and crystalline, and have even begun to faintly touch the threshold of the next level!

Other core members also benefited greatly.

The Emperor of Blazing Wrath felt his injuries heal more quickly and gained a deeper understanding of the responsibilities of the Dark Messenger.

Yang Qi's aura steadily increased, and the path of light became increasingly bright.

The nine Dharma Kings each sensed a connection with the fortune of their respective domains, while the twenty-four Divine Generals felt their own killing intent connected with the iron-blooded fortune of the alliance as a whole, as if they could mobilize the immense power of the billions of troops behind them at any time!
With boundless fortune, he became increasingly at the mercy of others!
This is truly fantastic news! (End of Chapter)