Chapter 744 - 16: Dao Sect, Emperor Wu
"Murong, Yuwen!"
The Profound Celestial Sect Leader, sensing the unfavorable situation, hurriedly shouted.
Lu Li lay on the ground, unknown if alive or dead, the Eight Trigrams Sword Array was broken, and on their side, only two Returning Void Daoists remained.
Even if Murong Daoye and Yuwen Mao stepped in to intercept the Zen Sect and Evil Emperor, Chen Tang, Sword Sect, and Demon Venerable were still left.
Even if Yue Wuxin and Sun Lingxiu, a total of six people, joined forces, they couldn’t possibly be a match for the Demon Venerable alone.
In the blink of an eye, the situation turned drastically.
At this moment, a terrifying pressure suddenly descended above Xiping Temple!
Whether it was the numerous Grandmasters on the battlefield or the hidden powerhouses lurking in the shadows, they all felt this terrifying aura at the same time, their expressions changing!
This pressure far surpassed everyone present.
Even Grandmasters of the Transformation Realm appeared insignificant under this pressure.
Chen Tang felt even more terrified, as if the next moment, disaster would befall him.
His Divine Soul, strong enough to rival a Grandmaster of the Transformation Realm.
This intense sense of crisis is absolutely not baseless.
The next moment, an additional person appeared on the battlefield.
No one saw how this person arrived.
But the moment this person appeared, everyone sensed immense pressure!
Qin Xi, Qifu Qin, and his daughter, though not involved in the Transformation Realm battle, were always within its range, with no chance to escape.
At this moment, seeing this person, Qifu Qin felt despair in his heart.
How could he have been so foolish to come to Xiping Temple to seek the Zen Sect, becoming embroiled in this conflict.
He never imagined that just the extinction of Buddhism in Beiqian would gather the world’s strongest here, sparking a grand battle.
Even the legendary Dao Sect was alarmed!
Chen Tang focused his gaze.
This person wore a blue Daoist robe, with a head full of gray-white hair, clear-cut facial features, his garment fluttering in the wind, exuding an aura of transcendent Taoist elegance, as if he was one with heaven and earth, his eyes deep as an abyss, seemingly capable of seeing through all the mysteries of the world.
This person’s appearance is almost identical to that of the Profound Celestial Immortal Venerable revered in the Profound Celestial Sect.
"Greetings, Master."
The people of the Profound Celestial Sect saw the newcomer, and all bowed respectfully.
Profound Dao Sect!
Chen Tang, Zen Sect, Sword Sect, Evil Emperor, Demon Venerable, as if immobilized by an invisible force, couldn’t move at all!
With Dao Sect’s arrival, without even taking action, Chen Tang and the others almost lost their ability to resist.
Chen Tang was incredibly shocked.
Decades ago, the Dao Sect needed to scheme and team up with others to severely wound Emperor Wu, nearly killing him.
Yet now, Dao Sect’s cultivation had reached an unknowable level.
The gap was too vast!
Murong Daoye and Yuwen Mao’s hearts were even more shaken.
Their cultivation, having reached the Transformation Realm, were considered top-notch experts of the era.
But the command of the Profound Celestial Sect Leader was something they dared not defy.
At least, on the surface, they had to put in enough effort.
The root of it is their extreme fear of the Dao Sect behind the Profound Celestial Sect.
Dao Sect is too mysterious.
So many years, he acted only once during the Xiajiang battle decades ago.
Few in the world have seen his true face.
No one knows if Dao Sect is alive or dead these years, what realm his cultivation has reached.
But Murong Daoye and Yuwen Mao knew clearly, this person is definitely the most terrifying powerhouse in the world!
Dao Sect, aloof and overlooking, swept his gaze across Chen Tang, Sword Sect, and the others.
His eyes bore no anger, no disdain, no mockery, only extreme indifference.
Dao Sect’s gaze upon them was not like looking at humans.
More like looking at a group of ants.
Dao Sect said calmly, "Very well, since the Nine Great Sects have all gathered, they can all perish here."
Upon hearing this, the Sword Sect maintained a calm expression.
The Demon Venerable showed no emotion.
The Zen Sect wore a look of pity.
The Evil Emperor gave a slight cold smile.
The four Grandmasters of the Transformation Realm did not show a hint of fear or panic.
It was the few hidden in the shadows who were startled by Dao Sect’s words, inadvertently revealing their aura.
Dao Sect’s earlier words, spoken casually, yet filled with murderous intent!
He planned not only to kill the few from Sword Sect, but even those few hidden in the shadows.
Dao Sect intended to erase the Nine Great Sects!
Chen Tang felt no fear in his heart either.
The ’Eternal’ Sword Intent was fully formed, even against a terrifying powerhouse like Dao Sect, he still dared to draw his sword.
But he knew in his heart that his sword likely posed no threat to Dao Sect.
"Carefully observe his techniques later, strive to comprehend the power of that realm."
At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly echoed in Chen Tang’s mind.
Chen Tang’s whole body trembled, as if a warm current surged into him, his expression overjoyed.
This was the voice of the Mountain Guest!
Emperor Wu had arrived!
"Dao Sect, I’ve been waiting for you!"
The next moment, a voice rang out.
Everyone present looked towards the sound.
Only to see in the distance a middle-aged man striding briskly, with a broad and thick saber on his shoulder, eyes like lightning, vibrant spirit, exuding majestic energy!
What thrilled Chen Tang even more was that Emperor Wu had shaken off the sickly state from the Snow Mountain, full of vigor, looking as though his injuries had fully healed!
Xiping Temple was in an uproar.
Those hiding in the Xinping Zen Temple observing the battle, including Kou Zhenshan, Xu Ridge, and the old officials of the previous dynasty, upon seeing the newcomer, couldn’t help widening their eyes.
"Your Majesty is not dead, Your Majesty is not dead..."
"Your Majesty has come!"
Everyone’s expressions were excited.
"Father..."
Seeing Emperor Wu, Qin Xi murmured.
When he was very young, he was rescued from the Capital City by a chubby old man.
The memory of Emperor Wu was already blurred, and he didn’t feel a deep emotion in his heart.
