The Eternal Calamity of the Heaven-shading

Chapter 293 Ashes
Time flies, and it never stops.

Since more than 540,000 years ago in the Mythical Era, the traces of the Dao of the Carefree Celestial Venerable began to slowly dissipate, and the Heavenly Heart Imprint was left vacant.

Feeling the gradually fading suppression of the Great Dao, many people felt regret. The glorious life of the Carefree Celestial Venerable had likely come to an end, and it was a pity that they could not see such a legendary powerhouse.

Of course, many people also felt relieved, believing that the mountain above their heads had finally been removed, unlike the Eternal Calamity Heavenly Venerable and the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Venerable, who remained in the world, making everyone feel suffocated.

In short, within the next ten thousand years, the traces of the Dao of the Carefree Celestial Venerable completely disappeared.

Meanwhile, the Star Trials Road is becoming increasingly prosperous, with one young genius after another embarking on the journey, amidst turbulent times and constant bloody battles.

……

boom!
Thirteen thousand years after the disappearance of the Carefree Celestial Venerable, the Tribulation of Proving the Dao arrived as expected, and terrifying fluctuations swept across most of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

This signifies that the struggle for supremacy in this world has finally come to an end, with a strong contender defeating all the other heroes and emerging victorious.

However, the winner was terrifying, as he came from the Ash Bone Clan.

The Ash Bone Clan is a special life form born from ashes and bones. They can devour flames and yin energy and prefer to inhabit dead volcanoes.

During the era of Lingbao Tianzun, thanks to the end of the Corpse Calamity, this race seized the ancient corpses that had been suppressed and killed, and began to grow stronger by absorbing the yin energy within the corpses, and was known as the "Embers of the Undead".

Of course, they still had self-awareness in front of Lingbao Tianzun and Xiaoyao Tianzun, and dared not act rashly.

Rumble!
The Celestial Venerable Jinhai has attained enlightenment.

This is a powerful and ruthless celestial being. Wherever he goes, vast yin energy engulfs the starry sea and freezes the void.

As soon as it attained enlightenment, it transformed hundreds of small and medium-sized life-bearing planets into volcanic wastelands. As for the creatures living on them, if they failed to move out within the specified time, they were ruthlessly suppressed and killed.

The myriad races of the universe trembled with fear upon seeing this, some even privately comparing it to the Seven Killings Celestial Venerable.

After all, the Celestial Venerables of the past had never done this before. In order to benefit all living beings, some of them even took the initiative to reveal their supreme secrets, such as "Lin", "Zhe", "Bing", "Zu" and "Xing", which were revered by the world as the five supreme secrets of Taoism.

The Celestial Venerable of Ashes was truly indifferent. During its reign, it unusually did not preach, but instead constantly surveyed the universe, as if searching for something.

Although its true purpose is unknown, the cultivation world breathed a sigh of relief for the time being.

It's good that this Celestial Venerable didn't continue to encroach on the life stars; how could he dare to expect others to preach the Dao? If he accidentally offended the other party, he would have nowhere to cry.

Furthermore, its scriptures are probably not suitable for the general public. The heaven-defying divine arts like the Five Supreme Secrets of Taoism, which are not limited by race or realm and are relatively easy to learn, are truly rare and hard to come by.

Six thousand years passed, and the Celestial Venerable Jinhai reached the pinnacle of his life, at the height of his power.

Then, the Ashes Celestial Venerable made a surprising move: it actually sought out the lineage of the Spirit Treasure Celestial Venerable, the Guijian Sect.

Wow…

Endless Yin energy spread across the heavens, eroding galaxies along its path.

The Ash Bone Celestial Venerable stood with his hands behind his back, followed by several ghost fire skeletons, who were the current powerhouses of the Ash Bone Clan and often served by his side.

"According to ancient records, before his death, Fellow Daoist Lingbao dismembered himself to avoid causing a calamity, scattering his five secret realms throughout the universe. Later, Fellow Daoist Xiaoyao was fortunate enough to enter his Sea of ​​Wheels secret realm and obtained astonishing fortune. But now, I have searched the entire universe but have not found Fellow Daoist Lingbao's five secret realms."

"As the lineage of the Heavenly Venerable, Guijian Sect possesses the highest inheritance and has a bronze life lamp to suppress its profound power. May I be allowed to enter and take a look?"

The resounding Daoist chant echoed, stirring the celestial sphere and the sea of ​​stars.

People were shocked to learn that the Celestial Venerable Jinhai was touring the universe in search of the body of the Celestial Venerable Lingbao, since the latter had clearly passed away.

However, Lingbao Tianzun's achievements were unparalleled, and even after his death, the methods he left behind were still beyond imagination.

Unable to find the Celestial Venerable of Ashes, he set his sights on the Returning Sword Sect, intending to start his investigation from there.

"The Lingbao Patriarch is supreme and cannot be offended."

"Don't think we don't know. You want to devour His Celestial Venerable body, refine the Yin energy, and try to prolong your life." Inside the Guijian Sect, roars echoed as the current generation of array formation master appeared with the ancient bronze lamp, mercilessly exposing the true intentions of the Ash Bone Celestial Venerable.

Upon hearing this, the universe trembled and the world was in an uproar.

People could hardly believe it, but considering the background of the Heavenly Venerable Jinhai, it seemed to make sense. Guijian Sect had no reason to offend a contemporary Heavenly Venerable, unless it harbored malice from the start.

"Ahem, I only wish to ascertain the life or death of Fellow Daoist Lingbao. Do not tarnish my reputation!"

The Celestial Venerable of Ashes coughed lightly, his expression serious.

However, the powerful members of the Ash Bone Clan beside it were furious and wished they could take action immediately.

Seeing this, the many cultivators became even more certain of their inner thoughts.

It seems that what Gui Jianmen said was true; this Jinhai Heavenly Venerable really does have ulterior motives.

"Fellow Daoist Lingbao has done a great service by quelling the corpse calamity. I have no intention of killing. You may leave behind the bronze lamp and the many ancient books and depart."

Suppressing his murderous intent, the Celestial Venerable of Ashes issued an ultimatum.

In response, it was met with rising sword lights, signifying its resolute refusal to yield.

"In that case, there's no need to leave."

The Celestial Venerable of Ashes sneered, then stepped forward and forcefully ascended.

At the same time, a terrifying aura of extreme power spread, covering the sky and the earth.

Before a Celestial Venerable, the Guijian Sect was utterly powerless. Even when the true inheritor of the formation activated the bronze life lamp to open the great formation, it was still unable to stop them. Many saints were even shattered on the spot, and blood rained down everywhere.

Just when their entire family was about to be wiped out, a shocking turn of events occurred at this critical moment.

In a desolate star field somewhere in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, a dazzling celestial light suddenly shone, spanning most of the universe, and the killing intent it emanated shocked everyone.

Even the Celestial Venerable of Ashes was no exception. It turned around and saw four scarlet killing swords appear, combined together in a mysterious and strange trajectory.

The killing formation diagram of Lingbao Tianzun!!!

Sensing that overwhelming killing intent, the Celestial Venerable Jinhai was moved for the first time, as if he were facing a powerhouse of the same level, whom he absolutely could not underestimate.

boom!
The Spirit Treasure Killing Array Diagram swept over, its blinding sword light slicing through the nine heavens and cutting through endless star fields. It was hard to believe that this was the power that an unowned weapon could unleash.

"Lingbao, I don't believe you're still alive."

The Celestial Venerable of Ashes let out a long roar that shook the universe, as he tried his best to contend with it.

The result shocked all the heavens and myriad realms. The Spirit Treasure Killing Array Diagram fell, shattering the weapon of the Ash Bone Celestial Venerable, and even his body was sent flying, coughing up blood.

As for those few contemporary powerhouses of the Ash Bone Clan, they had already turned to ashes the moment the battle began, and Ash Bone Celestial Venerable was powerless to protect them.

"Ancestor!"

The entire Guijian Sect wept with joy.

But the Spirit Treasure Killing Formation Diagram had no intention of reminiscing; after slashing away the Ash Bone Heavenly Venerable, it left immediately.

Soon, the news spread throughout the universe, and all the experts who learned of this result were shaken to their core, so shocked that they could hardly believe it.

Did Lingbao Tianzun really pass away peacefully?

Otherwise, how could someone who awakens on their own with just one weapon defeat a powerhouse of the same level?
This topic, along with the spread of Taoism, has been hotly debated by powerful figures from various races for a long time.

(End of this chapter)