Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 1089 Heavenly Venerable's Inheritance

The moment the golden light merged in, a vast and boundless torrent of information surged into the sea of ​​consciousness.

The Chaos Furnace roared violently, as if it were trying to forge this supreme inheritance from the primordial source.

At the same time, the figure of Emperor Jun Tianzun faded and disappeared silently, like a reflection in water.

It was as if it had never existed.

Only the extreme gravity remained.

Only the profound mysteries of the Heavenly Techniques churning within the sea of ​​consciousness remain.

This proves that the incredible meeting just now was not an illusion.

Zhang Yuan slowly exhaled a hot breath, as if he had unloaded a huge burden.

He subconsciously moved his almost stiff neck.

This tiny movement, which he would never have dared to make on the ninth floor, was now barely achievable.

wrong!

He stared wide-eyed at his surroundings.

This is not the ninth floor of the Demon Suppression Tower, but the eighth floor!

He raised his head, his gaze piercing through the dim space of the eighth floor, looking up at the entrance to the ninth floor above.

That was the place where he endured hellish pressure.

At this moment, it is no longer an empty, desperate prison.

A figure took his place, sitting cross-legged.

A pale blue robe, a calm and expressionless face, and eyes that seemed to hold all the mysteries of the primordial universe, yet were utterly empty...

Emperor Jun, Heavenly Venerable!

He didn't leave!

Instead... he was stationed on the ninth floor of the Demon Suppression Tower, in the position that originally belonged to the core of the array!

What is he planning to do?

Why would this supreme celestial being of the primordial era personally oversee the ninth level of the Demon-Suppressing Tower?

The phrase "in order to change" echoed in Zhang Yuan's mind once again.

What needs to be changed?

How to change it?

Is the Celestial Venerable's personal presence at the heart of the formation the key to change, or... the beginning of a grander, more dangerous scheme?

Zhang Yuan stared at the figure above, countless questions colliding in his churning mind, yet he could find no answers.

Only the oppressive aura at the entrance to the ninth floor silently reminded him that the will of the Celestial Venerable had already enveloped the top of the tower.

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The outer perimeter of Xuntianzhou.

Lingyun Palace.

The atmosphere inside the hall was solemn.

The enormous observatory's light screen was displaying in real time the earth-shattering scene outside Tianyuan City.

Venerable Xuanjue stood atop the city wall, his tattered hemp robe fluttering in the wind.

As his command fell, dozens of golden cracks tore through the demonic sky.

The garrison armies from all sides of Xuntian Continent, with their banners covering the sun, descended like divine soldiers, instantly completing the ironclad encirclement of the Demon Realm army!

"Good! Senior Brother Xuanjue is awesome!"

"The number one person in Xuntian Continent truly lives up to his name! Such methods can turn clouds into rain with a flick of the wrist!"

"With Senior Brother Xuanjue in charge, Tianyuan City is saved! Xuntian Continent is saved!"

Inside the hall, several venerable figures showed expressions of excitement.

Xuan Jue's prestige in Xuntian Continent was deeply rooted. His escape and revelation, and his ability to turn the tide, gave them hope of escaping their desperate situation.

The overwhelming counterattack shown on the light screen stirred the emotions of everyone present.

However, amidst the excitement, Venerable Xuanwu's face was so gloomy it could drip water.

He stood frozen on the side of the observatory, looking at Xuan Jue's mountain-like figure on the light screen, a huge sense of frustration almost engulfing him.

Millions of years of painstaking planning were about to be reduced to nothing by Xuan Jue's astonishing reversal.

He turned around abruptly.

"Everyone! What are you all so happy about?!" "Xuan Jue! He's a serious criminal imprisoned on the ninth floor of the Demon Suppression Tower! He's the array's core, imprisoned by order of Emperor Jun Tianzun!"

"He has now abandoned the Demon-Suppressing Tower and appeared in Tianyuan City to command the army. This is a blatant defiance of the Heavenly Venerable's will! It is treason!"

Xuanwu's gaze swept over the crowd, attempting to use the grand title of "Heavenly Venerable's Decree" to suppress their respect and support for Xuanjue.

"What he is doing now, regardless of the outcome, is an act of usurpation! He deserves to die!"

The hall fell silent instantly.

But the expected agreement and surprise did not materialize.

The Heavenly Evolution Venerable's gaze was profound. He merely glanced at Xuanwu before turning his attention back to the battlefield of light, as if he hadn't heard what Xuanwu said.

Another elderly venerable man with white hair and beard stroked his beard and said in a calm tone, "Since Senior Brother Xuanjue has escaped his predicament and is able to turn the tide, this is a blessing for Xuntian Continent."

"As for the matter of the detention back then... the truth will be judged by public opinion. The most urgent task is to cooperate with Senior Brother Xuanjue to annihilate the demon army."

The implication is that it's a good thing Xuanjue has come out, and we can deal with the past later.

A venerable one even curled a cold smile at the corner of his mouth, his gaze lingering on Xuanwu for a moment, with undisguised aloofness, and whispered to his colleague beside him: "Heh, now that Senior Brother Xuanjue has emerged, the person who was 'ordered' to capture him and lock him in the Demon Suppression Tower back then... is probably going to be restless."

Though spoken softly, these words reached Xuanwu's ears clearly, like a cold needle piercing his heart.

Everyone understood without saying a word.

Now that Xuanjue has escaped, the first person he'll likely have to settle scores with is Xuanwu himself, who carried out the "capture" back then!

Xuanwu's face turned from ashen to deathly pale.

He felt completely isolated.

The respect that everyone in the hall held for Xuanjue far exceeded their rigid obedience to the so-called "decree of the Heavenly Venerable".

In their eyes, Xuanwu was more like a clown about to fall from grace.

He gave a low snort and turned to leave.

The people in the hall exchanged glances, chuckled, and shook their heads.

……

Side hall.

Quiet room.

The void around Xuanwu trembled.

A viscous, cold, and violent dark purple demonic light ignored the many restrictions of the Lingyun Palace, precisely pierced through the void, and directly wrapped around Xuanwu's body.

Finally, it coalesced into a blurry, demonic silhouette before him.

The message was transmitted so secretly that no one noticed the sudden fluctuation of demonic energy.

"Demon Lord, why is Xuan Jue in Tianyuan City? How did he—"

Xuanwu lowered his head slightly, frowned, and spoke.

Within the demonic shadows, countless demonic runes flickered wildly, conveying a roar from the abyss that pierced directly into Xuanwu's divine soul.

"Ming! You're trash!"

"At a time like this, you're still wondering why Xuan Jue was able to come out? Look at your army! Look at my men! They are being slaughtered!"

"If Tianyuan City falls, the last barrier of Xuntian Continent will fall completely into Xuanjue's hands! Our million-year plan will come to naught!"

Xuanwu's soul trembled violently, his lips moved, but he could not utter a sound to refute.

The demon's roar grew even more ferocious.

"Listen! If my million-strong army is annihilated here, I will expose all your collusion with my demon race!"

"From the source of Project Abyss to the Corrosive Powder!"

"From your secret mobilization of the garrison troops from various continents to providing the array node map of the Sky Patrol Continent! All the evidence shall be made public to the myriad worlds!"

"Let all living beings in the primordial world see how the dignified Heavenly Palace Xuanwu Venerable betrays the Heavenly Dao and conspires with my Holy Clan!"

"I'll ruin your reputation and condemn you to eternal damnation! Don't forget who you are! Ming!"

The final, furious roar, "Ming!" exploded like thunder in Xuanwu's sea of ​​consciousness. (End of Chapter)