Heaven-Defying Rebel Sage

But when the Jade Emperor came to attack the Western Heavenly Gate with the Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact, his personal involvement stunned the Immortal Officials; the Jade Emperor, who usually only gave commands, had actually taken action himself. And once he did, the offensive was so fierce! The Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact was summoned, emitting billions of golden lights, illuminating the entire Heavenly Court.

Yuan Hong tried to counter with the Primordial Golden Dou and the Golden Dragon Scissors, but when struck by the Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact, the Golden Dragon Scissors let out a mournful cry as they were flung away, and the Primordial Golden Dou, flashing with golden light, fell down, attempting to ensnare the Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact! However, the Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact suddenly grew enormous, transforming into a tower thousands of zhang tall. The Primordial Golden Dou could not fit it; instead, it was shattered by the impact.

The Primordial Golden Dou was capable of containing all things, yet it could not contain the Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact. The reason being that the Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact embodied the will of the Heavenly Dao from within the Divine Court. No matter how powerful the Primordial Golden Dou was, could it be more formidable than the Heavens? Could it possibly encompass the Heavens themselves?

With the Jade Emperor wielding the Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact, Yuan Hong was utterly defeated. This Magical Treasure was too powerful! The Wanxian Formation was also suppressed by the Jade Emperor’s Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact, immediately collapsing.

"So this is the backing of the Jade Emperor! The Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact, no mere rumor, indeed exists." Ziwei Great Emperor’s eyes flickered, "It’s fortunate that I didn’t completely turn against the Jade Emperor, otherwise, with him wielding this Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact, I, the Ziwei Great Emperor, might have ended up a prisoner at his feet!"

The Longevity Emperor and True Martial Emperor both saw this scene and couldn’t help but show a hint of apprehension in their eyes. A Magical Treasure that even the Primordial Golden Dou could not handle was incredibly formidable, and the Wanxian Formation was broken in a single strike. Moreover, they also felt the will of the Heavenly Dao on this treasure, which was terrifying to the core.

The True Martial Emperor murmured lowly, "This Jade Emperor has kept his cards well hidden, possessing such a powerful treasure and yet feigning utter weakness. It seems that he was initially constrained by the Three Pure Ones, and to free himself from their control, he conspired with the Buddhist Sect, alienating the Three Pure Ones, letting them withdraw their care, and then seizing the opportunity to make a big move... Otherwise, except for the Saints, who could threaten him, Zhang Bairan?"

Ziwei Great Emperor spoke coldly, "Obviously, the Jade Emperor deliberately played the part of the do-nothing ruler, even neglecting to improve his cultivation level, such deep cunning! Had he not revealed the Thirty-Three Heavens Divine Artifact, we would have been none the wiser, and he could have easily ensnared us one day."

The Three Pure Ones were of utmost seniority within the Taoist Sect, and although the Jade Emperor was the sovereign of the Ten Thousand Heavens, since the Heavenly Court’s heritage came from Taoism, he was naturally constrained by the Three Pure Ones at every turn. To lower their guard, he deliberately refrained from cultivating and engaged in acts of ineptitude. Now, the Jade Emperor had undergone a complete transformation, no longer the indecisive ruler of the past. His methods were iron-fisted and ruthless, his decisions swift and resolute— a world away from the Jade Emperor he once was!