I tried to kill the heroines of destiny, but they ended up chasing after me.

However, as long as he can swing the weapon, that's enough. What he lacks now is the power to injure the man in black robes. The 'pseudo-emperor's' physical body and supernatural powers are too terrifying. Even if he now possesses the strength of an 'emperor', Huang Quan cannot guarantee that he can definitely kill the man in black robes.

The tenth place on the list of emperors is a terrifying number.

In ancient times, countless geniuses emerged, but after so many generations, how many could actually ascend to the position of Emperor?

To be among the top ten emperors is to be considered a truly invincible powerhouse in this world.

Faced with such a formidable enemy, if it were any ordinary person, they would probably have lost all confidence and surrendered without even making a move.

Now that her junior sister has barged in, Huang Quan has even more reason not to lose.

"Boom!" In the next moment, with the help of the suppression, Huang Quan suddenly swung the Emperor Halberd, his demonic energy boiling, and strange phenomena unfolded behind him, making him look like an unparalleled demon lord.

Seeing this, Gu Qici was stunned again, but she did not expect that Huang Quan would forcibly withstand the backlash of the Emperor's Halberd and directly launch an attack on the man in black robes.

"Why bother..." The man in black robes also came to his senses, his expression becoming serious for the first time. Countless golden lights burst forth from his body, his golden body unfolding and trailing thousands of rays of light. As the halberd crashed down, the man in black robes' golden body trembled violently, the earth cracked and shattered, and his body was involuntarily pushed backward by that terrifying power.

This was the first time Huang Quan had forced the man in black robes to retreat during their battle.

At the same time, a powerful aura burst forth from Huang Quan, and the phantom of the demon god instantly condensed. The demon god appeared furious, his eyes filled with majestic rage. He raised his hand and pressed down, generating an aura that destroyed everything, abolished reincarnation, and prevented people from being reborn.

The black-robed man's expression remained unchanged. He stretched out his golden body to resist the demon god's seal, but he was actually slammed into the ground by this palm, sinking deep into the earth from head to toe!

However, the man in black robes, having sunk underground, was completely enveloped in golden light, as if he had shrunk into a golden egg of light, and thus did not suffer any real damage.

"I had no intention of harming you, but given the current situation, I can only apologize. I only hope that my rebirth will wash away my past sins, and then I can rest in peace."

His voice rang out softly, carrying on in the air and giving people a tremendous sense of pressure.

Huang Quan's eyes flashed, and he wielded the Emperor's Halberd, sweeping it down once more. A ghostly light emanated from the halberd; the force of this strike was enough to split mountains and cleave rivers! But when the Emperor's Halberd crashed down on the golden orb, a sound like a resounding bell erupted, booming and deafening. In that instant of impact, even as Gu Qici deployed her defenses to protect Liu Xiyao, her ears rang. The impact seemed to have slammed into their very souls, leaving them both completely blank.

With a deafening roar, the ground churned like a tidal wave, and countless stones shot into the sky like ripples. Under that immense force, they were crushed into extremely fine powder and finally exploded into countless plumes of dust that spread outwards.

The entire Devouring Heaven Barrier was shaking and trembling under the relentless onslaught.

But the man in black robes sat there cross-legged, unmoved!

He clasped his hands together, and in an instant, a sense of great freedom emanated from his body. In the shadows, the enormous Dharma image that stood tall and upright seemed to reappear.

The man in black robes spoke softly, and a magic seal was unleashed. Suddenly, a mysterious halo of light emerged from the light, like the sun rising in the sky, heading towards the Yellow Springs.

Within that radiant sunlight lay endless brilliance and immeasurable scriptures, like a wheel purifying the world. The mere scattering of that light inspired a desire for refuge in all who beheld it, leaving no room for resistance.

"Buddhism is supreme, Mahayana Buddhism!" The halo like the sun appeared, instantly changing Gu Qici's expression.

"And then there's this other ugly face, high and mighty, claiming to save the world but taking things out of context..."

"Could this guy be...?"

"The Tenth Great Emperor, the Devouring Emperor..."

"Wasn't he so engrossed in the Devouring Heaven Demon Art from 'Beyond the Heavens' that he caused too much bloodshed, leading to his expulsion from Buddhism and his fate remaining unknown?"

"Why did you appear at this time, and what reason did you have for attacking your senior brother?"

"Was it to survive by severing his own life, abandoning the Devouring Heaven Demon Art to regain a sliver of himself? Because since ancient times, Buddhism and demons have been irreconcilable, and the two just happened to run into each other?"

"No, he has absolutely no reason to attack a junior member of the Demonic Sect..."

It was at this moment that Gu Qici truly recognized the identity of the man in black robes; the man's identity was far too secretive.

She hadn't expected that she would be facing such an old monster as her senior brother.

Clearly, under the pressure of the Yellow Springs 'Emperor's' power, the man in black robes knew that if he did not take the initiative, he might not be able to capture Liu Xiyao and Gu Qici, thus breaking his own vow.

Chapter 121 If Buddha won't save me, I'll save myself.

If the Great Emperor hadn't used the Devouring Bowl as a barrier to create this world, his attack would have been enough to obliterate half of Fantasy City.

Both sides in the battle intentionally avoided each other... which suppressed the impact, but even the aftershocks that slipped through brought a huge shock and astonishing pressure to Gu Qici and the others.

However, when facing the attack head-on, Huang Quan also sensed a real crisis.

But as he gazed at the magnificent light and gripped the imperial halberd tightly, a girl's voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Senior brother...please listen carefully to what I have to say next. I will teach you the technique to control the Emperor's Halberd, as well as the technique of Wind and Snow Through the Long Night. However, how much you can comprehend in these few seconds depends on you."

Seeing the Devouring Emperor launch his attack, Gu Qici made a decisive move, also sitting cross-legged, focusing her mind on Huang Quan.

The long, snowy night involved secrets from her past life, and was her biggest secret, which she would never reveal to anyone under any circumstances.

But given the current situation, Gu Qici didn't want to think about anything else.

The "Long Night of Wind and Snow" has five levels, each level progressing and capable of unleashing even more terrifying supernatural powers, but all require strong cultivation to support them.

She herself can only barely unleash one level of power now, which is no threat to the Devouring Emperor at all.

As soon as Gu Qici finished speaking, another clear voice rang out.

"...I will fuse six kinds of heavenly fire to assist your attack, but I can't guarantee that it will be able to break through that guy's supernatural power."

Jiang Wanyu arrived late, having already realized that this was not a conventional battle.

He managed to speak with difficulty amidst the powerful aftershocks of the battle.

Wisps of heavenly fire appeared around the girl, a blessing from the heavens, and the divine power that Jiang Wanyu had comprehended from the Burning Sword Technique!

However, due to limitations in his cultivation level, he has been unable to use it, and he even injured himself by forcibly using it last time.

But... this time she'll do whatever it takes to succeed.

Huang Quan was slightly shaken when he heard Jiang Wanyu's voice transmission. However, the young man's face showed no sadness or joy. Gu Qici's mental technique came through, and the Chifeng Sword in his body hummed. It actually drew on the remaining Taiyin power in his body and instantly transformed into "Wind and Snow Through the Long Night"!

Although it was only one layer, in that instant, Huang Quan found himself as if he had completely controlled the Nine Nether Emperor Halberd. At the same time, he was also blessed with a sudden inspiration and could use the divine power of the Emperor's weapon.

As the Emperor's Halberd swung down, it seemed to suppress the nine netherworlds. In the void, an ancient, dark city appeared as if it had been created, but then it instantly shattered, transforming into endless power that surged into the halberd. The overwhelming killing intent transformed into tangible power that swept across the void.

"Boom!" The Emperor's Halberd clashed head-on with the scorching light, bursting forth with endless light and heat, just like the radiant sun shining everywhere.

At the same time, the Immortal Shield within Huang Quan's body trembled, and faint whispers of battle gods could be heard.

Even if I bear the weight of the heavens and have to hold up the stars in one hand, I am still invincible in the world.

It transformed into a sky full of stars that suddenly unfolded!

The stars twinkled, bursting forth with a light no less than that of the highest Buddhist divine power. As the starlight gathered, a profound and ancient aura revived. As the stars converged, the enormous Candle Dragon slowly opened its eyes, and the star rings in its pupils surged, layer upon layer!

Huang Quan sensed the power of the Star Chart almost immediately upon its eruption. He poured his magical power into it and, relying on the white sword seed within him, used the chart to activate his sword magic, transforming it into the Star Divine Sword. A massive sword light swept out, directly slashing at the powerful golden body of the Devouring Emperor.

At the same time, Jiang Wanyu closed his eyes slightly. The innate energy around the girl suddenly shattered, transforming into supernatural powers and deducing the fusion of six fires, which actually triggered the fluctuations of the Heavenly Dao.

However, after that wisp of innate energy shattered, it quickly shrank back into the girl's body. As a result, Jiang Wanyu coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed softly to the side, but was immediately caught in Liu Xiyao's arms.

Her strength forced her to unleash this move, at a great cost.

After that wisp of primordial energy shattered, the righteous light wheel used by the Devouring Emperor suddenly cracked open with countless fissures!

Huang Quan naturally wouldn't let go of the precious opportunity Jiang Wanyu had secured for him. His inner power erupted, and the Emperor Halberd swept across, forcefully breaking through the halo of light, and slashing down towards the head of the Devouring Emperor.

The golden body of the Devouring Emperor vibrated with heavy sounds. The starlight sword light and the sweeping imperial halberd completely shattered his golden body, causing his flesh to crack and bleed. However, his eyes were tightly closed, as if he were in deep meditation. At the same time, he formed a magic seal in his hands, forming the Dharma Realm Seal.

"Buzz." Behind the Devouring Emperor... a blurry Dharma image appeared, which then gradually solidified.

The enormous golden body of Mahavairocana Buddha appeared, and in an instant, its magnificent aura seemed to fill the entire world, its vastness like the universe itself.

'Thirteen Buddha-lands, as numerous as the dust particles in a single mote, surround countless worlds; the Buddha within is none other than Vairocana Tathagata, the World-Honored One.'

The Devouring Emperor slowly opened his eyes, and the Buddha image behind him also coldly opened its eyes, thus achieving the true form of the Great Sun Tathagata.

When that Dharma image raises its hand, it possesses boundless power, as if it were the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao in this Pure Land of Lapis Lazuli. A grain of sand can transform into a world, and a flower can reflect the Buddha's realm. Its palm holds up the infinite, and its thoughts are like an eternal imprint.

Before that vast Dharma image, the enormous Candle Dragon that evolved from the myriad star diagrams unfolded by the Yellow Springs... appeared as insignificant as an insect or snake.

"Your Mightiness."

"Now you should understand..."

"What exactly does the power of the Great Emperor represent?"

The Devouring Emperor looked at the boy with a sorrowful expression, his gaze filled with unbearable pity.

He said from the beginning that this process would cause Huang Quan immense pain, and that was not an exaggeration.

Because once he reveals his true power, Huang Quan will see no hope left.

He even refrained from using the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, which belonged to the 'Outer Man,' for fear of losing himself again.

Perhaps from this moment on, he will become a torment in the underworld, an eternal inner demon…

"As expected... it still doesn't work."

Looking at the powerful Dharma image that almost filled the heavens and earth, a trace of bewilderment flashed in Gu Qici's eyes.

She turned to look at Liu Xiyao and saw the girl staring blankly up at the towering Buddha, seemingly lost in thought.

"So, what should we do now..."

Gu Qici regained her composure, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down; she didn't want to give up.

The wish that was released into the sky that day has become an eternal star in the girl's heart, so this wish will not be broken, nor will she allow it to be broken.

Huang Quan, in mid-air, also looked up at the enormous Buddha. Behind the Devouring Emperor, the Great Sun Tathagata's Dharma form disregarded everything in the world. It was a transcendent thought, a true Buddha and sage, yet also ruthless.

What lies before him is a desperate situation, but for Huang Quan, it is not the end.

"The power of the Great Emperor, perhaps..." the boy murmured to himself, his eyes filled with endless coldness.

The Devouring Emperor was slightly taken aback. Even at this moment, he couldn't see the slightest bit of confusion in the boy's eyes. In fact, in some ways, the boy's fighting spirit seemed even stronger. But he really couldn't understand why Huang Quan wouldn't give up at this point.

"Why are you so persistent when there is no hope in sight?" the Devouring Emperor asked sincerely. He originally thought that Huang Quan would give up after he revealed this Dharma form.

"Whether I have hope or not is not something you can see; it's something only I can decide," Huang Quan said calmly.

He paused for a moment and then said, "But I also have a question. Although you have a lot of demonic energy, these are all Buddhist supernatural powers, right? Buddhism emphasizes saving all sentient beings and rescuing them from the sea of ​​suffering, so why... can't it tolerate a little girl like her?"

"The Buddha is compassionate to all beings, so in your eyes, is she not one of them?" The Devouring Emperor said softly, "To eliminate what is not beneficial to all beings is called great compassion; to wish to give all beings immeasurable benefit and happiness is called great mercy. You are indeed one of the beings, but it is precisely because this great compassion is more about caring for all beings that you need to make choices."

"So, she can only be abandoned?" Huang Quan looked up, his eyes filled with indifference: "No wonder I can't see any compassion in your Buddha."

"After all, your compassion is indeed beyond human comprehension." Huang Quan murmured, then suddenly looked at the Devouring Emperor. A thoughtful smile appeared on the young man's expressionless face: "There are probably people in Buddhism who are just as incomprehensible as we are, which is why there are demons? I'm very curious, what did you do back then to force him into becoming a demon?"

"You keep talking about the equality of all beings, yet you divide them into Arhats, Venerables, and Buddhas to categorize them into different levels?"

“You say you have no desires or wants, but saving all living beings is your desire.”

"A hypocrite, self-centered, and sanctimonious fellow."