Primordial Era: Becoming the Great Emperor of Humanity from the Start

Chapter 172 Severely Injured Zhunti! (A Long Chapter of 10,000 Words)

The Zhou Tian Star Array unleashed endless starlight, enveloping Yuanshi Tianzun. Yuanshi Tianzun did not resist, but calmly stepped into the array.

The array space formed by the Hunyuan Luohe Grand Array expanded rapidly, enveloping the Tongtian Sect Master, who did not resist.

With the two saints, Tongtian Jiaozhu and Yuanshi Tianzun, trapped in the formation, Jiang Heng was left with only the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti.

"So it seems you've chosen me and my senior brother as your opponents. How presumptuous of you!" Saint Zhunti said in a deep voice.

The intention of this Human Emperor is very clear: to temporarily trap Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu with the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Formation and the Hunyuan Luohe Grand Formation.

This clearly shows that they regarded him and the two saints, Zhunti and Zhunti, as easy targets. Naturally, Zhunti was furious at such a slight.

The Sage of Guidance also looked hostile. With new grudges and old hatreds combined, the Sage of Guidance's gaze toward Jiang Heng was filled with sharp killing intent.

"You do have some self-awareness. Compared to the Primordial Sage and the Heavenly Sage, you two are indeed much easier to deal with!" Jiang Heng said.

Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu are not only among the Three Pure Ones, but in terms of their own cultivation, these two saints are above Jieyin and Zhunti.

Moreover, Yuanshi Tianzun possesses the Pangu Banner, a supreme innate treasure, while Tongtian Jiaozhu has the Four Swords of Zhuxian, a supreme weapon of slaughter.

These two treasures alone are far beyond what the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, could compare to; the difference between them is simply beyond comprehension.

Moreover, according to Jiang Heng's plan, when facing the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Formation and the Hun Yuan Luo He Formation, Yuan Shi Tian Zun and Tong Tian Jiao Zhu will definitely take the initiative to enter the formation.

Indeed, it was true that Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu were not trapped by the formation; rather, they seemed to have entered the formation voluntarily.

This was not without reason. Although the four saints of Yuanshi Tianzun joined forces, they were not without their own calculations against each other.

Compared to Jiang Heng, the Human Emperor, it is clear that the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Formation and the Hun Yuan Luo He Formation are easier to deal with and are unlikely to pose a threat to the two saints.

In the eyes of Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu, it should not be difficult for the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, to defeat Jiang Heng.

However, it is not impossible that if Emperor Jiang Heng were to fight to the death and cause the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, to pay a heavy price.

After the incident with Guang Chengzi, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu must have been somewhat wary of each other while cooperating with the Western Religion.

Let the saints Jieyin and Zhunti test the strength of Emperor Jiang Heng. If they can make the two saints of the Western Sect pay a heavy price, that would be the best outcome.

"Arrogant and ignorant! Two sages joining forces—you have no idea what that means!" Sage Zhunti said in a deep voice.

The scheming between them was something that the Sage Zhunti would understand with just a little thought. Because, if he were in their shoes, he would have made the same choice.

"You are not at your peak, and you do not possess any supreme treasures. If it were a one-on-one fight, you would not be my match!" Jiang Heng said, as if stating a fact.

The two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, remained silent, saying nothing more. This was because what Jiang Heng had just said was indeed the truth.

Because of his plot against the Human Emperor, Sage Zhunti was simultaneously backfired by the fortune and immeasurable merit of the human race, and at that time he almost fell from the realm of sage.

Although the short span of several thousand years allowed the Sage Zhunti's realm to stabilize again, it was not enough for him to fully recover.

The situation of the Sage of Reception is slightly better, but because he was also attacked by the backlash in the past, he is not at his peak at this time.

The West is barren, and among the seven saints in the primordial world, the two saints, Zhunti and Jieyin, are known as the poorest.

Moreover, the three innate spiritual treasures of the Sage Zhunti, which he used to scheme for the Six Paths of Reincarnation, are still in Jiang Heng's hands.

Saint Zhunti is now completely alone, possessing no other decent magical treasures besides his natal magic weapon, the Seven Treasures Tree.

The situation of the Sage of Reception is slightly better; he still has several innate spiritual treasures, but apart from the Golden Lotus of Merit, the others are not worth mentioning.

Jiang Heng has not only demonstrated the strength of a saint, but also possesses the innate treasure, the Chaos Bell.

The enhancement that innate treasures provide to a sage's strength is not as simple as one plus one equals two; rather, it multiplies one's strength.

From this point of view alone, neither the saints Jieyin nor Zhunti could possibly be a match for Jiang Heng in a one-on-one fight.

"We don't need to fight you to the death. With the strength of Yuanshi and Tongtian, it's only a matter of time before they break out of the formation!"

"At that time, no matter how powerful you are, it will be wishful thinking to try to change the fate of humanity!" the Sage said in a deep voice.

In the eyes of the two sages, Zhunti and Jieyin, even if the human emperor before them possessed the innate treasure, the Chaos Bell, he would be powerless against them.

Given enough time, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu will naturally be able to break free of the formation. At that point, the overall situation will be settled.

Even with the combined power of four sages, the current emperor, despite his extraordinary abilities, would have no chance of turning the tide of the battle.

"Don't worry! You won't have the slightest chance. It's impossible for the Primordial Sage and the Tongtian Sage to break out of the formation so early."

"We both know this very well. I have ample time to send both sages to their final rest!" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

Upon hearing Jiang Heng's words, the expressions of Sage Zhunti and Sage Jieyin turned extremely gloomy once again, knowing that Jiang Heng was right.

Judging from the calculations of Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu, it is probably true, as Jiang Heng said, that they are not in a hurry to break out of the formation.

The Human Emperor before them was clearly preparing to completely suppress the two saints, Zhunti and Jieyin, during this period before facing Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu.

To think that one can suppress two saints with one's own power is incredibly arrogant.

But before the two saints, Zhunti and Jieyin, could speak again, Jiang Heng had already taken a step forward, and the Chaos Bell above his head immediately emitted a five-colored radiance.

Five-colored rays of light illuminated the heavens, and the mighty power of chaos shook the universe. At this moment, the Chaos Bell, this innate treasure, was fully restored.

At this time, the Chaos Bell has an owner; only a true sage can unleash its full power.

As the current emperor of the human race, Jiang Heng already possessed boundless fortune for humanity. This was undoubtedly a huge boost for Chaos Bell.

The Chaos Bell displayed the power befitting a supreme innate treasure, instantly freezing infinite space and time. The resounding chimes of the bell contained unparalleled power.

As the two saints, Zhunti and Jieyin, sensed the supreme power of the Chaos Bell, their expressions turned solemn, and they each manifested their saintly forms.

There was nothing they could do about it. Without the supreme treasure in hand, the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, could only rely on their saintly forms to resist the Chaos Bell.

The Sage stepped on a twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit, his divine form connecting heaven and earth, and his terrifying divine might instantly filled the primordial world.

However, faced with the boundless power of the Chaos Bell, even the Sage of Guidance could only barely protect himself and could not take even half a step forward.

The situation of the Sage Zhunti was even more tragic. When facing the Chaos Bell, he could only use the Seven Treasures Tree to resist while condensing his Sage Dharma Form.

The power of time and space is gradually eroding the Sage, causing the Sage's divine form to tremble continuously, showing signs of destruction.

"Come with me to the Chaos Sea for a battle!" Jiang Heng said in a deep voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, time and space shifted instantly, and Jiang Heng, along with the two saints Jieyin and Zhunti, found themselves in the Chaos Sea beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Battles between saints are capable of destroying the heavens and the earth. If such a battle were to take place in the primordial world, it would inevitably result in widespread devastation.

With the Chaos Bell, a supreme treasure, it would not be difficult for Jiang Heng to alter time and space. Furthermore, the two sages, Jieyin and Zhunti, dared not act recklessly in the primordial world.

Fighting in the Chaos Sea is the best option. Only here can Jiang Heng truly unleash his full power.

"Human Emperor! You underestimate the Sage. The Sage transcends life and death, and survives countless eons without perishing. This is not just talk!" the Sage said in a deep voice.

Faced with the terrifying power of the Chaos Bell, the two saints of the Western Sect have gradually stabilized themselves and are now able to contend with its power.

This is the power of a sage. Even if a supreme innate treasure can suppress them temporarily, it is difficult to completely subdue them.

"Then I'll show you my true power, so you'll know that even among saints, there are differences!" Jiang Heng said in a deep voice.

Although the Chaos Bell had fully recovered, Jiang Heng himself did not make a move. Having entered the realm of Saints, Jiang Heng's strength was no longer what it used to be.

As he spoke, Jiang Heng's body began to expand continuously, and in the blink of an eye, Jiang Heng had transformed into a demon god tens of thousands of feet tall.

Compared to the divine form of a sage, Jiang Heng, who was tens of thousands of feet tall, was even more pure. This was a true physical body, created by Jiang Heng in imitation of the true body of Pangu.

Jiang Heng's physical body could not possibly reach the level of Pangu's true body, but after entering the realm of sainthood, Jiang Heng's physical body was not far from Pangu's true body.

With a single punch, boundless Geng metal energy condensed, transforming into a massive nine-leaf sword beam that soared into the sky, instantly condensing supreme sword intent.

"Break through the heavens!"

This is the eighth move of the Emperor Fist, created by Jiang Heng based on the Grass Character Sword Technique. After Jiang Heng entered the realm of sainthood, this move was truly perfected.

The boundless chaotic energy within the Chaotic Sea was instantly annihilated by Jiang Heng's punch, and decomposed into pure Geng metal energy.

In doing so, the power of the Sky-Breaking move was increased to a new level, and the supreme sword intent almost solidified into a tangible form.

Before the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, could even react with surprise, Jieyin quickly used the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit to protect himself and Jieyin.

Saint Zhunti continuously swung the Seven Treasures Tree in his hand, and beams of seven-colored light condensed and swept towards Jiang Heng.

The Seven Treasures Tree, a primordial spiritual treasure, was transformed from the true form of the Sage Zhunti. It is said to be able to cleanse anything and is quite similar to Kong Xuan's Five-Colored Divine Light.

However, in terms of both mystery and power, the Seven Treasures Tree far surpasses Kong Xuan's Five-Colored Divine Light.

Even the strongest Five-Colored Divine Light can only affect treasures within the Five Elements, while the Seven Treasures Tree has no such limitation.

When the seven-colored light swept across, it shattered countless sword beams, and even suppressed the chaotic energy.

However, when the seven-colored light enveloped the nine-leaf sword light, it was impossible to shake the nine-leaf sword light in the slightest.

Moreover, within the Nine-Leaf Sword Light, an unparalleled sword intent capable of annihilating everything erupted at this moment, directly shattering the seven-colored light in one battle.

This is precisely the supreme artistic conception contained in Jiang Heng's Grass Character Sword Technique, a supreme sword intent that can cut through the sun, moon, and stars with a single blade of grass, severing time and space.

The sage Zhunti was busy stimulating the Seven Treasures Tree, gathering seven-colored light. But at that moment, the Heaven-Reaching Sword had already cleaved down with tremendous force.

At this moment, even as a saint, Zhunti still felt a terrifying tremor, forcing him to temporarily avoid the sharp edge.

Fortunately, the Sage of Reception had already protected him and the Sage of Zhunti with a twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit, which put the Sage of Zhunti at ease.

As one of the four great twelve-grade lotus platforms, the Golden Lotus of Merit's defensive power goes without saying; it is the treasure of the Western Sect.

"Boom!"

The colossal sword struck the twelfth-grade golden lotus of merit, and endless sword light instantly exploded outwards, but the supreme sword intent remained condensed and unyielding.

"Condense!" Jiang Heng roared, and his supreme sword intent instantly changed.

The supreme sword energy vanished instantly, replaced by a supreme fist intent that seemed capable of shattering the heavens and destroying an entire world.

This is the supreme fist intent condensed in the eighth form of the Emperor's Fist, Breaking the Sky, achieving the supreme artistic conception of destroying the sky.

An indescribable, supreme power struck the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit, causing golden light to tremble and golden lotus flowers to fall.

"Such strength? It's unbelievable!" The Sage of Guidance said solemnly.

The two sides only exchanged one move, but it was enough for the two sages, Jieyin and Zhunti, to judge Jiang Heng's strength.

The power of Jiang Heng's punch was so great that it caused the Twelfth Grade Golden Lotus of Merit to tremble continuously, and both Saints Jieyin and Zhunti were greatly affected.

It should be understood that the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit is not merely a simple innate spiritual treasure; it also embodies the fortune of the Western Sect.

Even when subjected to a full-force attack from a supreme innate treasure like the Chaos Bell, the Twelve-Grade Golden Lotus of Merit remains unmoved, sufficient to protect itself.

But with just one punch from Jiang Heng, the golden light condensing on the twelfth-grade Golden Lotus of Merit had already dimmed somewhat.

Such a terrifying punch is definitely not the kind of power one could possess who has just entered the realm of sainthood. Jiang Heng is far stronger than the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, had imagined.

"How is this possible? The human race has only existed for a short time. Moreover, in the early days of the human race, it was impossible for him to become a saint!" the Saint of Guidance said in disbelief.

Jiang Heng's attainment of sainthood was already enough to shock all living beings in the primordial world. Who could have imagined that Jiang Heng's strength could be so formidable?

The human emperor before us has not only become a saint, but has also traveled a considerable distance in the realm of sainthood, which is why he possesses such strength.

But how could that be possible? After entering the realm of sainthood, every step forward, however small, is incredibly difficult.

The two saints of Western Buddhism, Zhunti and Jieyin, have cultivated themselves since ancient times, experiencing countless hardships before finally becoming saints.

After becoming saints, they underwent countless years of cultivation before Jieyin and Zhunti achieved their current strength, which is already extremely rare.

However, compared to Jiang Heng, the achievements that the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, were so proud of suddenly seemed somewhat pale and powerless.

How long has it been? If this Human Emperor were to continue cultivating, what terrifying level of strength could he reach?

It's not impossible that they might surpass the Three Pure Ones, the strongest among the Seven Sages! When that time comes, how will the two Sages of the Western Sect conduct themselves?

The two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with murderous intent. At this moment, they deeply felt the threat posed by Jiang Heng.

Regardless of how much the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, feared Jiang Heng, he attacked again after the first punch.

Jiang Heng raised his hand and threw another punch, a rich aura of wood manifested, and a willow tree vaguely appeared.

This punch is the fifth move of the Imperial Fist, "Dead Tree Rejuvenates," which embodies the true meaning of the wood element in the Five Elements: vitality and rebirth from decay.

The sheer power of this punch was no less than that of the previous Sky-Shattering move, and its rich life force astonished both the Saints Jieyin and Zhunti.

The two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, exerted all their strength, each activating the power of their innate spiritual treasures, in order to withstand this "Withered Tree Rejuvenates" technique.

But Jiang Heng didn't give the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, much of a chance to breathe. He unleashed three punches in quick succession, suppressing them.

These three punches are the fourth form of the Emperor's Fist, "Supreme Goodness is Like Water," the sixth form of the Emperor's Fist, "Heavenly Fire Spreads Across the Plains," and the seventh form of the Emperor's Fist, "Great Virtue Carries All Things."

The three styles of Emperor Fist each embody the supreme essence of water, fire, and earth from the five elements, and each style is imbued with supreme power.

The two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, could withstand one strike of the Emperor's Fist, but they could not withstand Jiang Heng's repeated all-out attacks.

Amidst the deafening roar, the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, were forced to retreat continuously by Jiang Heng, utterly powerless to retaliate.

Just then, the bell rang, and the Chaos Bell was fully revived, enveloping the entire space-time spanning billions of miles.

Sage Zhunti's expression changed drastically. He discovered that the space-time around him had been imprisoned by the power of the Chaos Bell, and he could no longer move an inch.

With the power of the Chaos Bell, it was naturally impossible to imprison Sage Zhunti for too long, but imprisoning Sage Zhunti for a moment was enough.

At this moment, the Sage of Reception was also affected by the power of the Chaos Bell, and the surrounding space-time was constantly shaking. It was too late to rescue the Sage of Zhunti.

Jiang Heng had been secretly plotting for this moment for a long time. The instant the Sage Zhunti was imprisoned, Jiang Heng had already gone all out.

"The First Style of the Imperial Fist, Heaven's Wrath!"

The moment this fist was unleashed, an incredibly terrifying force swept across the chaotic sea, even annihilating the seemingly indestructible chaotic energy.

At this moment, Jiang Heng was like the supreme Heavenly Dao, whose wrath could destroy the entire world.

The concept of Great Destruction coalesced, transforming into a scene of world destruction. Jiang Heng sat atop the heavens, coldly watching the world crumble.

It was precisely because of this supreme artistic conception that the power gathered by Jiang Heng's punch instantly reached an incredible level.

At this moment, Sage Zhunti had already been affected by the power of the Chaos Bell, and the layers of spacetime around him had been completely imprisoned.

At this moment, the Sage Zhunti was unable to stop Jiang Heng, let alone protect himself. He could only watch helplessly as Jiang Heng's punch landed on him.

A punch, imbued with the supreme intent of Great Destruction and the power of the Heavenly Dao, landed squarely on the sage's dharma form.

The eyes of the Sage Zhunti were filled with disbelief, but the next moment, an incredibly terrifying power erupted from his body.

"Boom!"

The enormous holy image of Sage Zhunti constantly shifted between light and shadow, eventually shattering completely like a bubble, transforming into countless light and shadow.

The Sage Zhunti suffered a severe blow, and his body was thrown across countless billions of miles in the chaotic sea.

When the Sage Zhunti finally stopped, his face was completely bloodless, blood was dripping from the corner of his mouth, and his body was tattered and mangled.

At this moment, the Sage Zhunti no longer possessed any of his sagely majesty, and his aura had weakened to the extreme.

"Junior brother!" The Sage Jieyin's expression changed drastically. He had finally escaped the suppression of the Chaos Bell and arrived at the side of the Sage Zhunti.

Seeing the weak and listless Saint Zhunti, Saint Jieyin felt a chill in his heart, knowing that Saint Zhunti had suffered a serious injury.

Originally, the Saint Zhunti's injuries had not fully healed, and this time, being hit by Jiang Heng's full-force punch only exacerbated his injuries.

Even if we don't say he lost all his fighting power, the heavily injured Sage Zhunti's strength was already less than one-tenth of what it used to be.

Moreover, the destruction of the sage's Dharma form by Jiang Heng's punch was an unbearable burden for the sage Zhunti.

Just to reassemble the sage's Dharma form, it would probably take the Sage Zhunti an extremely long time, not to mention to heal his injuries.

It is no exaggeration to say that Jiang Heng's punch just now has seriously injured the Sage Zhunti, forcing him to remain silent for countless years.

Of course, to think one could kill a saint in one fell swoop is wishful thinking. The saint's immortality is certainly not just a myth.

According to Jiang Heng's speculation, as long as the Heavenly Dao does not perish in the primordial world, the Six Sages under the Heavenly Dao will never face the crisis of falling.

Of course, Jiang Heng wasn't entirely sure whether Heaven's intervention could cause the sage's complete demise.

However, for Jiang Heng, temporarily rendering the Sage Zhunti powerless was already enough.

Of the two saints of the Western Sect, only the Saint of Guidance remained. With only one saint's power, Jiang Heng's pressure was immediately reduced considerably.

"I'm sorry, senior brother. I was too careless!" Saint Zhunti said in a deep voice.

"Don't say anything else. You were already seriously injured and not fully recovered. It's only natural that you were defeated by the Human Emperor!"

"Now, you don't need to worry about anything else. Go back to Mount Ling to recuperate. I'll take care of the Human Emperor!" the Sage said in a deep voice.

"No! Senior brother, this Human Emperor's strength is extraordinary. If you were to fight him alone, I'm afraid your chances of survival would be slim!"

"Even if I remain silent for countless ages, I will never let you, my senior brother, face the Human Emperor alone!" Saint Zhunti said firmly.

Just now, Sage Zhunti was hit by Jiang Heng's punch. It was because of this that Sage Zhunti realized just how terrifying the strength of the Human Emperor before him was.

It wasn't that Sage Zhunti lacked confidence in Sage Jieyin, but rather that he knew that if Sage Jieyin faced Jiang Heng alone, he would have absolutely no chance of winning.

Even if the Sage of Guidance is defeated, it is still not a big deal if he can hold out until the two Sages, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu, break out of the formation.

But the Sage Zhunti had already figured it out: Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu were determined to trick the Western Sect.

If the Sage of Guidance is seriously injured by Jiang Heng, then even if the Great Shang Dynasty is eventually destroyed, the Western Sect will suffer a great defeat this time.

The ambitions of the Western Religion are greater than anyone imagines. During the Investiture of the Gods, the reason why the Western Religion was so active and restless was because of its hope for great prosperity.

Now, Sage Zhunti has been severely injured by Jiang Heng and is destined to remain silent for countless years. If Sage Jieyin is also severely injured, the Western Sect will no longer have a sage to preside over it.

Without a sage to oversee it, how can the Western Religion obtain the greatest benefit in the upcoming Investiture of the Gods calamity?

If this human emperor had the chance to severely injure and guide the sage, would he give it up? The answer is clearly no.

Therefore, even though he was already seriously injured, even though fighting to the end would mean his own annihilation, the Sage Zhunti did not want to desert his post.

Meanwhile, within the Hunyuan Luohe Grand Formation, the Tongtian Sect Leader, wielding the Qingping Sword, gazed upon the ever-changing primordial world before him.

Within the Hunyuan Luohe Grand Array, there is a self-contained array space, resembling another primordial world, exactly the same as the current primordial world.

But within the Hunyuan Luohe Grand Formation, the world can change in an instant. One moment it might be the Investiture of the Gods, and the next it could be the destruction of the world.

In the endless changes of the world, countless lives pass by in an instant, a mere moment of birth, death, rise and fall, seemingly lasting for billions of years, or even countless eons.

Even for a sage, deciphering the mysteries of the Hunyuan Heluo Grand Array is not something that can be done in a short time.

Of course, it is not impossible for the Tongtian Sect Master to unleash the Zhuxian Sword Formation and use the formation against the formation to violently break the Hunyuan Luohe Grand Formation.

However, it was clear that the Tongtian Sect Leader did not want to break the formation so quickly. Instead, he was observing everything within the Hunyuan Luohe Grand Formation with great interest.

"Life and death, illusion and destruction, changes in the world, all are in the blink of an eye. It is indeed a fine formation!" the Tongtian Sect Leader exclaimed.

Tongtian Jiaozhu himself was also a master of formations, and many famous formations in the Jie Sect had received guidance from him.

Moreover, even with such a supreme formation as the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, the Tongtian Sect Master would not be able to fully control it without a profound understanding of formations.

Therefore, after observing for a period of time, the Tongtian Sect Leader quickly saw through the mystery of the Hunyuan Heluo Grand Formation.

The Tongtian Sect Leader was so engrossed in watching that he completely forgot he was engaged in a magical battle and showed no intention of breaking the formation.

Suddenly, the Tongtian Sect Leader's expression changed slightly. After a quick calculation, he had a clear understanding of what was happening outside the Hunyuan Luohe Grand Formation.

"That Zhunti fellow is actually so weak, he was seriously injured by that Human Emperor in such a short time? Good riddance! Wonderful injury!"

"However, in this case, I also need to be a little more serious, as this is a good opportunity to test the strength of the Hunyuan Luohe Grand Formation!" the Tongtian Sect Leader muttered to himself.

As he spoke, the Tongtian Sect Leader lightly slashed with the Qingping Sword, and in an instant, the world within the Hunyuan Luohe Grand Formation began to turn upside down.

On the other hand, after Yuanshi Tianzun fell into the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Formation, he, like Tongtian Jiaozhu, did not rush to break out of the formation.

Unlike the Hunyuan Luohe Grand Array, the Zhou Tian Xingdou Grand Array, a top-tier array, does not actually form its own space.

Within the Zhou Tian Star Array, the light of the Zhou Tian stars was gathered. As soon as Yuan Shi Tian Zun entered it, he felt an aura firmly locking onto him.

Sages have long since transcended the Three Realms and are no longer bound by the Five Elements, so locking onto a sage's vital energy is an extremely difficult task.

The fact that the Zhou Tian Star Array can firmly lock onto Yuanshi Tianzun is enough to demonstrate its extraordinary nature.

At the very moment that Yuanshi Tianzun fell into the formation, billions of stars within the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Formation trembled simultaneously, emitting dazzling light.

The power of the universe and the might of countless stars condensed in an instant, carrying an unparalleled and terrifying aura, and pressed down on the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

Faced with the supreme power of the celestial sphere, Yuanshi Tianzun remained calm, and a magnificent auspicious cloud appeared above his head.

If Jiang Heng were here, he would recognize at a glance that the auspicious cloud above the head of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable is the defensive treasure, the Heavenly Auspicious Cloud.

When the power of the stars in the heavens struck, countless golden lanterns, golden lotuses, necklaces, and hanging beads fell from the auspicious clouds of the heavens.

Various unusual phenomena, such as the continuous dripping of water from the eaves, completely isolated the vast and powerful force of the stars in the sky.

No matter how the Zhou Tian Star Array bombarded him, Yuanshi Tianzun remained unmoved. The terrifying power of the Zhou Tian Star Array seemed to have become nothing more than a decoration.

Back then, even with the auspicious clouds of the heavens above Dao Ancestor Hongjun's head, the Zhuxian Sword Formation could not harm him in the slightest, demonstrating just how terrifying the defensive power of this supreme treasure was.

It is no exaggeration to say that with the supreme treasure of the Heavenly Celebration Cloud, the Primordial Celestial Venerable is already invincible, and there are very few supreme treasures that can harm him.

However, the Zhou Tian Star Array is not that simple. As the array continues to operate, countless enormous ancient stars are summoned.

These stars were all formed by the Zhou Tian Star Array, and each one possesses immense power, which even sages cannot ignore.

At this point, Yuanshi Tianzun finally showed a serious expression and concentrated his power into the Zhutian Qingyun (a cloud formation).

In a short period of time, Yuanshi Tianzun was bombarded by ancient stars countless times, but this saint remained unmoved.

Even the Pangu Banner, a supreme innate treasure, was not used, which shows that even at this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun did not use his full strength.

Suddenly, the expression of the Primordial Celestial Venerable changed slightly. With a thought, he had a clear understanding of what was happening outside the formation.

The fact that Sage Zhunti was seriously injured by Jiang Heng could not be hidden from the perception of Yuanshi Tianzun, and the Sage's attitude finally changed somewhat.

With a flick of his finger, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi was unleashed. This was the first time the Primordial Celestial Venerable had taken the initiative to act since entering the Zhou Tian Star Array.

When it moves, it is earth-shattering. From this moment on, the entire Zhou Tian Star Array began to shake violently.

Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu sensed the presence of the formations outside of them, and Jiang Heng was naturally well aware of the situation within the two formations.

Both the Tongtian Sect Leader and the Yuanshi Tianzun had already begun to break the formation, but they had not yet used their full strength.

Clearly, after sensing that the Sage Zhunti had been seriously injured by Jiang Heng, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu realized that Jiang Heng's strength was extraordinary.

Even so, Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu were not prepared to break out of the formation at this time, and their intentions were self-evident.

Jiang Heng, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Tongtian Jiaozhu understood each other implicitly, and the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, could naturally see the problem.

This is why the Sage Zhunti was unwilling to retreat, while the Sage Jieyin was now in a dilemma.

At this point, it was no longer a question of whether the two Western Saints would fight or not, but rather that Jiang Heng could no longer let them go.

Even if the two saints of the Western Sect admit defeat, who knows if they will still make a move after Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu break out of the formation.

Only by severely injuring the two saints of the Western Sect and completely depriving them of the ability to intervene in the upcoming battle can Jiang Heng truly feel at ease.

It was precisely because they understood this that the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, had nowhere left to retreat and could only grit their teeth and persevere.

Therefore, Jiang Heng was not in a hurry to suppress the Sages. These Sages had their own calculations, and Jiang Heng did as well.

Sage Zhunti is seriously injured and no longer a threat. The remaining Sage Jieyin, although stronger than Sage Zhunti, is not much different.

Paying a price, it wouldn't be difficult for Jiang Heng to suppress the Sage of Guidance in a short time, making it difficult for him to make another move.

Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu understood this point, which is why they planned to break out of the formation after Jiang Heng was seriously injured and the Sage was guided.

Even if Jiang Heng is strong enough to fight against two saints by himself, how can Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu be compared to the two saints Jieyin and Zhunti?

At that time, even without the Tongtian Sect Leader taking action, Yuanshi Tianzun himself was confident that he could completely suppress Jiang Heng, the Human Emperor.

After the destruction of the Shang Dynasty, the outcome of the Investiture of the Gods calamity was completely predetermined, and the only victors could be the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect.

However, what Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu did not know was that at the same time as the human race was at war, a great battle was also unfolding in the Heavenly Court.

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, facing the endless heavenly soldiers and generals, Yang Jian stood proudly alone, his gaze fixed on the Jade Emperor Haotian.

As the Twenty-Four Heavenly Kings appeared above Yang Jian's head, an incomparably terrifying aura erupted from Yang Jian's body.

The Chaos Body condensed boundless Chaos Immortal Light, manifesting an unparalleled aura that instantly changed the expression of the Jade Emperor Haotian. Its powerful force shook the entire Heavenly Court.

With a single step, Yang Jian headed straight for the Jade Emperor Haotian. Along the way, no Heavenly Court expert could hinder Yang Jian for even a moment.

"Yang Jian, you are so confident in your strength that you dare to intrude into the Heavenly Court again. Today will be the day you perish!" the Jade Emperor Haotian said in a deep voice.

In an instant, the power of the entire Heavenly Court converged on the Jade Emperor Haotian, causing his power to rise steadily.

Yang Jian had witnessed this situation once before and knew that it was the Jade Emperor Haotian using his divine authority as the ruler of the Heavenly Court to gather the power of the Heavenly Court.

As long as one is within the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor Haotian is essentially blessed with the power of the entire Heavenly Court, which greatly enhances his strength.

The Jade Emperor Haotian was already a peak Quasi-Saint. After his strength increased again, he surpassed even the peak Quasi-Saints and reached an unimaginable level.

This is why, in his last battle with the Jade Emperor Haotian, Yang Jian not only failed to defeat him, but was even suppressed by him.

"Boom!"

The Jade Emperor Haotian and Yang Jian exchanged only one move, and the terrifying power instantly exploded outwards, leaving the entire Lingxiao Palace in a mess.

In this earth-shattering collision, countless heavenly soldiers and generals were instantly annihilated and turned to ashes.

After the first move, the Jade Emperor Haotian staggered back three steps, staring at Yang Jian with disbelief, and said incredulously:

"Impossible! How could your strength have become so great! This is absolutely impossible!"

It's no wonder that the Jade Emperor Haotian was so surprised; in that exchange just now, it was actually he, the Jade Emperor Haotian, who was at a disadvantage.

The fact that Yang Jian's upright figure remained completely still despite the Jade Emperor Haotian taking three steps back speaks volumes.

The Jade Emperor Haotian had already seen Yang Jian's extraordinary abilities, but he never expected that Yang Jian's strength could reach such an incredible level.

How long has it been? It's only been a little over a thousand years since Yang Jian last broke into the Heavenly Court.

Once you reach the Quasi-Saint level, a thousand years is but a fleeting moment, and your strength is unlikely to improve in any way.

The Jade Emperor Haotian couldn't understand how this bastard could have made such great progress in just over a thousand years.

The Jade Emperor Haotian was naturally unaware that Yang Jian's strength had reached new heights after he had completely taken control of the Twenty-Four Heavens.

This is truly the pinnacle of the Quasi-Saint level; there is no room for further advancement beyond becoming a Saint.

Even with the support of the entire Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor Haotian could not break through the limit of the Quasi-Saint level and enter the Saint realm.

As long as one is at the Quasi-Saint level, in the current prehistoric world, Yang Jian is already considered invincible, and no living being can be his opponent.

After his initial attack, Yang Jian pressed his advantage. With a single step forward, he tore through layers of space and reappeared before the Jade Emperor Haotian.

In his shock, the Jade Emperor Haotian forgot all his surprise and quickly summoned his two supreme treasures, the Haotian Mirror and the Haotian Pagoda, to shield himself.

Offering up two innate spiritual treasures did buy the Jade Emperor Haotian a considerable amount of time, but it was only a temporary boost.

Yang Jian's expression was indifferent. The Twenty-Four Heavens slowly pressed down, forcing the two supreme treasures, the Haotian Mirror and the Haotian Tower, to retreat repeatedly.

The Jade Emperor Haotian's face was flushed red, clearly under immense pressure. In other words, he was no match for Yang Jian.

At this critical moment, a small flag flew through the air, creating a wondrous phenomenon that illuminated the heavens and the earth, possessing the power to ward off all evil and impervious to all magic.

Yang Jian looked closely and saw that the Queen Mother of the West was now standing side by side with the Jade Emperor Haotian, fighting against Yang Jian's Twenty-Four Heavenly Kings.

As one of the only two quasi-saints remaining in the Heavenly Court, the Queen Mother naturally could not sit idly by when the Jade Emperor Haotian was in grave danger.

However, the Queen Mother's intervention only slightly improved the situation. Despite the combined power of two peak Quasi-Saints, they were still suppressed by Yang Jian.

"Go to Xiqi immediately and bring Lu Ya back!" the Jade Emperor Haotian suddenly shouted.

At this moment, the other Heavenly Court experts suddenly realized what was happening and quickly left the Heavenly Court to prepare to go to Xiqi to find Lu Ya.

(End of this chapter)