Chapter 214 The Heavenly Emissary Arrives, a Conclusion to the Divine Judgement!
Chapter 214 The Heavenly Emissary Arrives, a Conclusion to the Divine Judgement!
Xu Xiaotang appeared from a golden portal above.
A boy decked out in a long, pristine white and golden robe.
With each step he took, his spiritual pressure, like the weight of the heavens bearing down on everything beneath it, got stronger.
Slowly, cracks even formed on the surface of the multi-dimensional dome Yang Wei had created, and the Crystal River Mandala wrapped around the Azure Tree distorted, as if its flow of time was being compromised by the overpowering presence of this being.
If even the multi-dimensional dome and Crystal River Mandala were affected, it goes without saying that the cultivators felt it as well.
A child? Yang Wei thought.
Liáng X?nyuè and the other cultivators from the 3rd and 2nd paths were utterly shaken. Just the sight of the boy was sufficient to drain every ounce of color from their faces, leaving them trembling with terror as if his mere presence was an affront to their existence.
The boy's golden aura lit up the place, and his spiritual pressure made everyone from the Golden Crown to the Bronze Tap Root drop to their knees. Even the Celestial Dragons, Yàndi?n Hu?lóng and Bìlóng F?ngyún, watching from their domain, shook with fear and bowed their heads, whether or not the child could see them.
The only one who seemed unaffected was Yang Wei, who just floated there looking bored.
"This aura..." said Fangblade.
"It's a Divinity of the Heaven Path!" Bai Suzhen said with eyes wide open.
The only title for a cultivator who had truly shed their 3rd-path existence and touched the Nine Divine Heavens was "Divinity"! They were on par with True Celestials, and individuals like Xu Xiaotang, who cultivated a complete Celestial Soul Heart and followed the Heaven Path of Cultivation, had the potential to surpass even the strongest True Celestials!
Xu Xiaotang looked at Yang Wei, but all he did was smile mildly. Shortly after, he turned his attention back to the Azure Tree and his face soured; he stared at them with a condescending expression, as though they were nothing but ants to him and his overwhelming cultivation base.
"I am Xu Xiaotang from the Heavenly Dao Domain."
There was an echo in his voice, like millions of ancient beings were speaking through him. It caused everything to shake, even the Shengjing Grove, which was the Dao Layer itself felt like collapsing in on itself.
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Some cultivators felt like they'd collapse and some had died even without realizing it. Their souls were being crushed by his presence to a significant degree.
"Do you not know to greet a Divinity when you are given the privilege of gracing their presence?" Xu Xiaotang said.
Before any other actions could be taken, Yang Wei flashed in front of Xu Xiaotang and looked down on the child. "I think that's enough of praising yourself for one day. Even I wasn't this arrogant as a child prodigy."
"Hm?" Xu Xiaotang looked up at Yang Wei who stared down on him. "You hold your head quite high," he calmly said.
BOOOOOM!!
Out of the blue, everything trembled as a big golden hand materialized above them. It was Xu Xiaotang's spiritual pressure taking form as a godly hand, aiming to push Yang Wei to his knees. It packed ten times more power than his initial pressure. But Yang Wei just waved his sleeve, and poof! The golden hand disappeared like wind, turning into golden wisps that scattered across the expanse.
"Who exactly do you think you are?" Yang Wei asked the boy.
Xu Xiaotang smiled. "Are you blind? I'm a Divinity."
"No, you're a misbehaving child."
These words sparked an internal rage inside Xu Xiaotang, his fingers folded into his palm to form furious fists. "Arrogant words coming from a mere mage. I'll put you in your place!"
"ENOUGH!!"
A voice boomed like the banging of a drum.
Everyone glanced upwards, spotting another cultivator.
He had long black hair and deep blue eyes carrying wisdom and power. Dressed in all white robes, each step he took seemed to deepen the shock on Xu Xiaotang's face. Like he was not expecting someone of this caliber to appear.
Even Divine-Emperor, observing from their isolated space, wore a surprised expression—or maybe some sort of concern, because with this individual showing up, it seemed like everything was all but settled. "It seems our plans might just have come to an end..." a soft sigh left Divine-Emperor's lips.
For now at least...
In the roundtable, only Yu Fa could smile.
It seems the Heavens are on their side!
A truly literal thought.
Xu Xiaotang immediately clasped his hands in formal greeting and said, "Greetings, Senior Zou!"
The other cultivators were shaken, and quickly did the same.
While every Divinity seemed to recognize this man, no one else knew who he was. What was even more mind-blowing was that nobody could tell his cultivation level, but they were certain that if even a Divinity bowed to him, he might have surpassed 4th-path cultivation!
"Who is this person?" Yang Wei asked.
Surprisingly, Xu Xiaotang answered, "In the cultivation world that is the Nine Divine Heavens, Divinities have only ever seen four beings from the Supreme Dynasty, and he is one of them."
This being was Zou Fang, a messenger from the Eternal Dao Domain. But to all the sects in the Immortal Kingdom of the Nine Skies, he was known as the Heavenly Emissary!
"Don't be alarmed, everyone," said Zou Fang. "I have come here for one reason, and only that."
No one spoke at the time.
"The Tranquil Moon and Sky Sect Matriarch, Ling Yue, as well as one of the Hallmasters of the Star Sovereign Sect, Xuanwu, brought me information that the Heavenly Court of the Heavenly Court Sect has been misusing their authority. And I, Zou Fang of the Eastern Dragon Sea Domain, have come to correct this mistake."
Xu Xiaotang spoke out of instinct, "But..." However, his lips sealed the moment he witnessed the glare from Zou Fang. It was then he remembered this time, he was at a disadvantage.
Zou Fang cleared his throat at the unsightly interruption.
"The Celestial Serpent Sect and the Blood Emperor Polarity Sect matter was resolved long ago. However, my sources indicate that the Heavenly Court Sect is exploiting this pretext to annihilate a Catalyst World. Is my understanding correct?"
All Xu Xiaotang did was to nod; he wasn't foolish enough to lie.
"Very well," Zou Fang nodded. "I shall rectify this situation and ensure such abuses cease. The Azure Tree will be granted leniency once more, permitted to pursue their cultivation in peace within their dao layer. Meanwhile, individuals from the Heavenly Court will be escorted to the Eastern Sea Dragon Domain for interrogation."
Every cultivator in the multi-dimensional dome rejoiced with loud voices of cheers and ecstatic dances. As for the cultivators in the lower regions of the Azure Tree, they didn't have an idea what was going on, but they rejoiced nonetheless.
Emperor Cloudcrest became furious and stormed out of his chambers. "THIS IS UNFAIR!!" he shouted.
"Please, Your Imperial Majesty!" Noble Flamehorn ran after him, trying to calm him down.
During this time, Zou Fang looked at Yang Wei with a calm expression.
He's still quite weak.
"Hm?" Yang Wei uttered as he raised an eyebrow.
What a weird man. Why's he looking at me like that?
Zou Fang turned his attention back to Xu Xiaotang and said, "Now, can you please take me to the Heavenly Dao Domain? I would like to have a small talk with Sect Master Divine-Emperor and a few of your sect's patriarchs."
The boy didn't waste a moment to lead the way.
The Heavenly Emissary paused and looked back at the Azure Tree, "Oh, and resources will be provided to all minor and major worlds that suffered serious damages. There will also be cultivation resources that will be gifted to the sects to share, as an apology and thank you from me."
Forming a small golden vortex in his palm, Zou Fang produced a golden box in his hand and then floated it in Yang Wei's direction.
"That's a personal gift from me to you, Wei. Considering your true identity, and what Xuanwu told me, I'm sure it wouldn't be wasted in your hands..."
Yang Wei said, "Huh?" as he took the box.
Zou Fang smiled proudly while clearing his throat. "Now, you don't have to thank me, bu--"
Yang Wei was already gone.
"Eh?" Zou Fang hovered there, stunned.
H-he didn't even say thank you...