NOVGO.NET Chapter 2081: 1226–1227: Demon-Sealing Rankings? (Part 2)
Chapter 2081: Chapter 1226–1227: Demon-Sealing Rankings? (Part 2)
In the chaotic void, the Sword Emperor’s divine eyes shifted, with the Shattering Divine Mirror suspended before him. He gazed at the Longevity Taoist Monarch, falling into silence. His eyes settled above the Gods Sealing List, his expression complex.
“Since you have won, it is yours. I have no interest in contending for the control of the Gods Sealing List; what I desire is true eternal immortality. However, my disciples of the Sword Sect must not suffer injustice!” With those words, the Sword Emperor turned and departed. He had no attachment to the contention for the Gods Sealing List; it was merely a trial. But since he could not win, there was no need to persist.
Everyone’s path is entirely different. Even if he obtained the Gods Sealing List, it would not achieve its greatest effect in the Sword Emperor’s hands. This did not align with his path. On the other hand, in Pei Xuanjing’s hands, it was the best fit.
“Naturally so!”
Pei Xuanjing smiled, retracting the Gods Sealing List in front of him. He did not wish to overly pressure the Sword Emperor at this time, for indeed, the Sword Emperor’s strength was exceedingly formidable. If he were to exert his full strength, even Pei Xuanjing would be placed in a passive position.
“Transcending is so difficult, each person’s path is different. I can only hope to meet you at the peak again! ” Pei Xuanjing, holding the Sanbao Jade Ruyi, spoke lightly.
Everyone’s path is distinct. The Sword Emperor’s path is solely the Sword Path, and in truth, the existence of the Sword Sect is a form of constraint for him, carrying the weight of the Sword Sect. Perhaps without the influence of the Sword Sect, the Sword Emperor might be even stronger.
Of course, this is merely Pei Xuanjing’s perspective. Perhaps the Sword Sect itself is the Sword Emperor’s obsession. Moreover, coming into being here and growing here, would giving up the Sword Sect mean betraying his own Sword Path? No one knows.
The Sword Emperor retreated for now, but there was still the Taoist Monarch Xuantian blocking Pei Xuanjing’s path. It was yet to be seen if this Taoist Monarch Xuantian would also choose to give up after the Sword Emperor stepped back.
“Roar!”
A massive dragon roar emerged from the Xuantian Banner, a black dragon spiraling out. A fierce dragon beast with claws gleaming coldly, countless black waters seemed to transform into the Heavenly River, blocking Pei Xuanjing’s way. This giant dragon had eyes as large as stars, gazing coldly, scales gleaming with cold light, resembling a god descending to the mortal realm, a true divine beast of eternity, incomparable to mortal beings.
The True Dragon is a naturally born divine beast, the endpoint of countless demonic race creatures’ evolution. Some beings like the Jiao Dragon might claim the name of dragon, yet they have not transcended the mortal realm.
True Dragons, even ordinary True Immortals, are unworthy of claiming the title. Only those dragon-related beings who have reached the Taoist Monarch level can achieve even a glimpse of a True Dragon’s stature. Likely, apart from the naturally born divine beasts nurtured by the Heaven and Earth Lock, only those who have shattered the shackles of fate and transcended the Taoist Monarch level can call themselves True Dragons.
At that time, even if the heavens were destroyed, the sun and moon fell, and the stars shattered, the True Dragon would still stand proudly and persist, indifferent to changes in storm and cloud, and overlook the transformation of all beings, even as the world transitions.
The chaos void is the origin of all, initiating the creation of the heavens and birthing countless beings from the worlds of all heavens, a land of hope. Without the trials of chaos, there can never be an opportunity to transcend.
The innate shackles of life lie in relentless progression. Some demonic beasts, even with divine beast bloodlines by birth, are not genuine divine beasts.
Even if their bloodlines are strong, when it comes to potential, they cannot compare to the human race. Born within this realm, they are constrained by it,
While the human race, bearing the breath of Heaven and Earth, is destined to possess endless potential and is the greatest variable within the heavens and earth.
At this moment, this Xuantian Banner seemed to transform into a black dragon, its form more terrifying than many strong beings with True Dragon blood. Clearly, the origin of this Xuantian Banner is extraordinary!
“Taoist Friend Xuantian, do you still wish to proceed?” Pei Xuanjing, holding the Sanbao Jade Ruyi, asked with a smile. Earlier, even with the Sword Emperor and Taoist Monarch Xuantian joining forces, they could not handle him, so what could one accomplish alone?
The opportunity had been missed. Perhaps when he had acted, the Witch God Sect Leader and others should have exerted all their strength. Even if the Master of Xuan Du Temple could not defeat the Witch God Sect Leader and Zhu Jiuyin, delaying was entirely possible.
This was only the beginning, not a true life and death confrontation. He did not believe the Taoist Monarch Xuantian would be so unwise as to choose a deadly fight with him at this time, as it was not a good choice.
Smart people, sometimes, measure many things, leading to more considerations in decision-making, lacking the determination to stake everything.
Whoosh!
The previously roaring black dragon vanished in an instant, once more transforming into the Xuantian Banner, which fell into the hands of Taoist Monarch Xuantian. He glanced deeply at Pei Xuanjing and the Gods Sealing List beside him. A trace of regret flashed in his eyes, quickly turning into a light smile as he remarked, “This time, the skills were inferior, and you, Taoist Friend, held the advantage. I admit it!”
Without waiting for Pei Xuanjing to respond, the Xuantian Banner in his hand swept across the front, conjuring a space gate before him. He disappeared into its depths, leaving Pei Xuanjing looking on.
Pei Xuanjing watched Taoist Monarch Xuantian leave without a word, then turned his gaze to the distance where the Master of Xuan Du Temple and the Witch God Sect Leader, Zhu Jiuyin, were clashing.
However, Pei Xuanjing saw no need to act now, as upon witnessing Pei Xuanjing’s resolution, the Witch God Sect Leader and Zhu Jiuyin lacked interest in further conflict.
If the Sword Emperor and Xuantian had managed to entangle Pei Xuanjing a while, they could have soon defeated the Master of Xuan Du Temple. Four united against Pei Xuanjing, surely he couldn’t fulfill his wish.
Unfortunately, as the two chose not to continue, there was no point in further entanglement here.
“Fools, incapable of planning!” The Witch God Sect Leader’s eyes flickered with deep dissatisfaction. If not for the Master of Xuan Du Temple’s interference, teaming up to seize the Gods Sealing List would bring tremendous benefits, either grasping its control or refining their divine weapon treasure fully through the Original Source of Heaven and Earth.
Beside him, Ancestor Witch Zhu Jiuyin exuded a chilling aura. Having stood at the pinnacle since the Ancient Times, enduring countless trials and tribulations, he never truly failed. Even facing a seemingly insurmountable longevity predicament, he plotted meticulously—an epochal, awe-inspiring chess game of ancient times—uniting numerous god-devil beings to descend upon this era.
But for the unexpected last-minute appearance of Xuantian, he too could have undoubtedly secured the highest position in this world.
Zhu Jiuyin sighed lightly, casting a deep glance at the Gods Sealing List before flickering out of the void to return to the Witch God Sect.
Pei Xuanjing’s gaze seemed to penetrate all obstacles, simultaneously looking toward the Witch God Sect, a faint smile playing on his lips, indifferent to any reactions from the two from the Witch God Sect.
The Demon Gods of the Ancient Times were indeed the pinnacle entities then, governing all heaven and earth. But those times have passed; they have lost their original innate demon god bodies. Moreover, the rapid changes of this era prevented them from timely reforming their demon god bodies, or by the time they cohered their demon god stature, the world had changed, and the authority naturally given to innate demon gods differed entirely.
One missed step, and all is lost. Zhu Jiuyin missed the true opportunity, the optimal timing.
“If you had descended when I achieved True Immortal status together with us, then this humble one might still have been somewhat wary. But now, even with the fusion of the remnants of an Innate Demon God, you still cannot contend with me.” Pei Xuanjing watched Zhu Jiuyin’s disappearing figure, slightly shaking his head.
The other side returned too late. During the millennia, they developed rapidly, acquiring unimaginable resources from the Realms of Heavenly Seas. These resources quickly transformed into their own foundation and realm, allowing them to greatly rise.
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