Zheng Fa held the Two Yi Fine Dust Talisman in his hand, gazed deeply at Daoist Venerable, and disappeared from Leiyin Temple.
The Emperor let out a low snort, extended his empty left hand, and pressed towards the Nine-layered Linglong Tower with his five fingers spread open.
His every move was simple and unadorned, like a mortal warrior.
However, the roofs and walls of Leiyin Temple shook back and forth as if they were caught in a hurricane, breaking off at the waist.
Half of the great hall flew out.
It’s important to know that Leiyin Temple is a supreme sect of Xuanwei, and this hall contains at least a dozen arrays, some of which were left by the Taiyi-level Thunder Sound Buddha. Yet, at this moment, it appeared to be as fragile as paper.
Given this, the Nine-layered Linglong Tower, being the first to bear the brunt, could not withstand it either, swaying in the air, letting out a mournful cry, and falling into Daoist Venerable’s arms.
Daoist Venerable hurriedly stretched out his hand, drawing half a circle in front of his chest, as the Tai Chi Diagram emanated a mingling black and white profound light, barely blocking the Emperor’s left hand.
But above Daoist Venerable’s head, a grand Buddha chant sounded. He looked up to see that the main hall was without a roof, directly facing the vast blue sky.
Lu Yao stood at the horizon, forming a hand seal, with a setting sun revolving behind him, rapidly diving towards Daoist Venerable!
Daoist Venerable’s body swayed, and his whole person became illusory in mid-air.
Lu Yao’s attack struck emptiness.
Daoist Venerable’s phantom slowly dissipated. Everyone knew he was most skilled in the Path of Illusion and Reality, and now he intended to escape!
"Humph!"
Daoist Venerable let out a snort, grasping in the air with his left hand, causing a figure to be ejected from the void—it was Daoist Venerable!
"You think you can still escape?" The Emperor, having failed to achieve Dao, was consumed with rage and coldly sneered, "Even though I’ve failed my Dao attainment, you shouldn’t have come seeking your own death."
Daoist Venerable’s expression was solemn, aware that this person’s strength had more than tenfold increased compared to before his Three Corpses Unification!
Escaping this time seemed difficult!
"Did you really think that saving a Zheng Fa would cost you your life... But you should understand, given Zheng Fa’s current strength, he can’t escape either."
The Emperor slowly closed his right hand, as a sphere of light appeared around Daoist Venerable, growing ever smaller.
Daoist Venerable felt like a bird in a cage, with his throat being choked, unable to breathe.
He hurriedly unfolded the Tai Chi Diagram, attempting to escape the Emperor’s attack, but in the face of absolute power disparity, even the Tai Chi Diagram could not free him.
Seeing the Tai Chi Diagram lowering more and more, Daoist Venerable felt a sense of despair.
Especially considering the Emperor’s words had some truth—on the side of the Jiushan Sect, he was the only Taiyi-level, and if he died, neither the Jiushan Sect nor Zheng Fa would have any power to resist.
At this precise moment, the Xuanwei East Continent sky suddenly lit up with trichromatic light.
Everyone couldn’t help but turn their gaze.
They saw three "Zheng Fa" accompanied by three rainbow rays flying out from the Jiushan Realm, their auras slowly merging.
"Three Corpses Unification?"
The Emperor was stunned, his hand loosening, and Daoist Venerable instantly felt revived, gasping for air.
He didn’t have time to celebrate, happily looking at Zheng Fa, then at the Emperor, his gaze somewhat peculiar.
The aura on Zheng Fa’s body was practically identical to the Emperor’s!
Zheng Fa raised his head towards the Emperor, feeling a trace of gratitude in his heart—the Cultivation Technique of Three Corpses Unification was taught to him hand-in-hand by the Emperor.
Of course, right now, he and the Heavenly Emperor Body, Sword Dao Body were all Golden Immortals, unlike the Emperor, whose three corpses were all at the Daluo Taiyi level.
Thus, the realm he was proving was Taiyi Golden Immortal.
The reason for not pursuing the Daluo path was simple—because, at present, the Human Clan could only have one Daluo, a niche occupied by Maitreya, now referred to as the Emperor.
The three "Zheng Fa" fused incredibly smoothly, achieving the much-sought Taiyi realm in an instant!
The Emperor’s expression grew increasingly unpleasant.
He could clearly see that he had become the most generous teacher to Zheng Fa!
Not only had he inadvertently helped Maitreya achieve Daluo Golden Immortal once, but more importantly, he’d unwittingly imparted the secret technique of Three Corpses Unification to Zheng Fa.
It could be said that Zheng Fa’s success in verifying Taiyi so smoothly was entirely due to his teaching!
Seeing Zheng Fa succeed, Daoist Venerable naturally had a hint of joy on his face, but the Emperor glanced at him and said coldly, "Do you think he can save you?"
Though Daoist Venerable’s expression didn’t change, his heart was filled with unease—even if Zheng Fa achieved Taiyi, the two of them were certainly no match for Lu Yao and the Emperor.
In fact, in his view, the Emperor alone would be more than enough to handle both him and Zheng Fa.
Lu Yao reverently said, "Your Majesty, I will intercept Zheng Fa!"
Daoist Venerable felt even more desperate, knowing that as long as Lu Yao slightly hindered Zheng Fa, the Emperor could first kill him, then deal with Zheng Fa.
The Emperor gently nodded, and Lu Yao, wielding the great sun, rushed towards Zheng Fa.
But Zheng Fa once again clasped the Two Yi Fine Dust Talisman, disappearing in a flash from the void!
Lu Yao came to an abrupt stop, bewildered, turning back to glance at the Emperor.
The Emperor looked around in all directions, clearly thinking Zheng Fa had come to rescue Daoist Venerable, yet all was quiet around them, and there was no trace of Zheng Fa.
"Where is he?" he murmured cautiously, "Has he escaped?"
Daoist Venerable was equally curious in his heart.
The Emperor seemed to sense something, suddenly looking up at the sky.
In the sky, 1,080 stars lit up, pressing down towards Xuanwei, literally blanketing the sky and obscuring the earth.
"All Heaven Stars Formation!" The Emperor’s voice was filled with astonishment, "How do you possess a complete All Heaven Stars Formation?"
Zheng Fa stood at the Ziwei Star position, looking down like the lord of the stars.
Daoist Venerable felt his whole body relax as he saw the grave expression on the Emperor’s face, not bothering him at all.
He greatly understood the Emperor.
Daoist Venerable had supreme lineage, back when the Water Mother also consulted him, and he naturally understood the power of the All Heaven Stars Formation.
Just one phrase—a complete All Heaven Stars Formation can contend against a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal.