History's Strongest Senior Brother c1-1474
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HSSB910: What do I know? I know that your death draws near
People often said that there could not be two suns in the sky.
At this moment, however, two suns hung high in the sky, illuminating the Lofty Towering World.
This world was even already unable to bear the infinite radiance of these two suns.
The sky had been ripped apart completely as sunlight shot into the distance, illuminating even the darkness of illusory space.
There was a great crimson sun in the middle of which could vaguely be seen a Buddha, his hair in a bun and light clothes around his body as he was seated cross-legged with his hands forming a seal.
His chanting of Buddhist scriptures reverberated throughout all the heavens, completeness in his various avatars as Buddha light illuminated the entire surrounding area.
The other was a golden sun which seemed like the actual sun in the overhead sky that illuminated the heavens and earth.
Endless radiance extended in all directions from that great golden sun, illuminating the entire Lofty Towering World with the light of day.
While from it did not emanate the pure and complete true-intent of Buddhism as was the case with that crimson sun, the golden sunlight it emitted was brighter and more blazing hot and purer as well.
Still, there were similarly streaks of treasured light within the golden sun that continually illuminated the area.
Seeing this scene, Fu Ting raised her brows slightly, “Buddhism’s Tathagata Sun lineage, Embryonic Concealed World Tathagata Seal.”
She then looked at that great golden sun, “This feels a little like…”
Yan Zhaoge nodded, “Yes, the Vast Yang Scripture of Vast Yang Palace from pre-Great Calamity times.”
“Earlier, we saw someone of the Immortal Court who cultivated in this supreme martial art once having battled with the Dim Radiant Emperor.”
One red and one golden, the two suns fought for supremacy in the sky as the heavens and earth of the entire Lofty Towering World shook as a result.
It was not just the sky that had been torn. The mountains and rivers of the great earth beneath their feet were all breaking apart simultaneously as well.
The sturdiness and stability of the heavens and earth of the Lofty Towering World surpassed that of the likes of the Eight Extremities World, Vast Ocean World and Flame Devil World, yet could still not compare to the likes of the World beyond Worlds.
One of Daoism, one of Buddhism, as the two Human Exalts clashed, it was instantly virtually like the end of the world had come.
Fortunately, the two combatants still possessed the clarity of mind to break through space, quickly switching the location of the battlefield to extradimensional space.
Whether it was the Immortal Court of Daoism or the blessed lands of Buddhism, the ordinary folk living in this world were an important source of the power of faith, being something that they had been contesting over in the first place.
Perhaps it was to maintain the heavenly balance, or perhaps it was for their own purposes.
Whatever the case, the two Human Exalts broke through space and left.
While the heavens and earth were already shaken, the Lofty Towering World was hence spared from the fate of destruction.
Meanwhile, these peak experts aside, the remaining martial practitioners of the Immortal Court and Buddhism were clashing unforgivingly as well.
Those with higher cultivation bases directly followed after the two Human Exalts in breaking through space while those with lower cultivation bases clashed in the Lofty Towering World.
Yan Zhaoge and Fu Ting now exchanged glances, simultaneously taking to the air.
Making use of the current chaotic state of affairs, the two immediately covertly departed the Lofty Towering World through the crevices of shattered space.
Much like when the two had come to the Immortal Court’s side due to Mars Halberd’s blow back then, space itself was currently already all messed up.
Spacetime had become chaotic beyond compare as there were powerful aura fluctuations all over the place, the flames of war seemingly having arisen and spread everywhere.
“With how things are now, even if my mother is in one of the other worlds, she should still be unable to stay there in peace as she too would have to think of a way to flee far away,” Yan Zhaoge thought.
For him, Fu Ting and Xue Chuqing who were of the orthodox tradition of the Three Clear lineages, this sort of battlefield between experts of the Immortal Court and Daoism was the least ideal for concealing oneself.
If they restricted their cultivation bases, they would easily be affected by the aftershocks of the battle as they might die without even knowing what hit them.
If they did not restrict their cultivation bases, they would be conspicuous indeed as they possessed neither Buddha light nor the treasured light of Daoism, their identities therefore being self-evident.
Yan Zhaoge and Fu Ting met with such a problem as they attempted to flee now.
Although the two Human Exalts were currently clashing as they ignored things over there, there were still other opponents who now discovered the abnormalities with Yan Zhaoge and Fu Ting.
A powerful wave of qi swept through the world, surging towards the two of them.
The newcomer’s aura was powerful indeed as it resembled dark clouds hanging overhead.
Radiance vaguely flickered amongst the clouds as ten rings of light were visible within, resembling the descent of ten divinities.
Yan Zhaoge blurted out, “Heavenly Stem Cloud Overturning Qi?”
“The trademark martial art of the Ephemeral Cloud Star Sect of pre-Great Calamity times, Heavenly Stem Cloud Overturning Qi?” Fu Ting quickly realised, “Yet another long lost supreme martial art.”
Still, whether or not this was really the Heavenly Stem Cloud Overturning Qi, bright treasured light was emitted from amongst that clump of clouds.
As these clouds advanced, they domineeringly defeated all the Buddhist martial practitioners that they encountered, sweeping through all who stood in their path.
Seeing this, Yang Chong and Quan Haolong were both shocked, “Chief Shang is here!”
Yan Zhaoge laughed, asking, “Chief Shang?”
Yang Chong forced a smile, “The number one expert of my Lofty Towering World, the Chief of the Ephemeral Cloud Star Sect ‘Overturning Winds Toppling Rain Hand’ Shang Jin!”
The Ephemeral Cloud Star Sect was the greatest sect of the Lofty Towering World, possessing strength which surpassed that of the Chaotic Heavenly Sect.
Their Chief Shang Jun was the famed hegemon of a region even in the entire Loathing Square Immortal Realm.
“Hah, even the name of the sect is the same,” Yan Zhaoge smiled as he veered off to the side.
Fu Ting understood his intentions as she flew away alongside him, gradually gaining distance from the Lofty Towering World as they fled into the depths of space.
That clump of clouds changed direction as well, accelerating as it still looked set on intercepting Yan Zhaoge and Fu Ting.
Yan Zhaoge controlled his speed and was gradually intercepted along with Fu Ting after some time.
Amidst the clump of clouds appeared a man of around thirty who was dressed in brocade clothes.
Ten rings of light wreathed his body as he was like a divinity who had descended upon this earth.
The man gazed down upon Yan Zhaoge and Fu Ting, saying coldly, “Disciples of the external dao, what happened with the Chaotic Heavenly Sect within the Lofty Towering World was your doing?”
Looking at Shang Jun before him, Yan Zhaoge smiled, “You have no basis for saying so at all.”
Shang Jun said, “It is meaningless if you try to deny it.”
Yan Zhaoge spread his palms apart, “What do you intend to do then?”
Shang Jun laughed coldly, “What do I intend to do? First things first, capture you.”
Yan Zhaoge pointed at the ongoing battles in the distance, “Yet, ar
e you not battling the Buddhists? Why are you paying attention to us unrelated people?”
Shang Jun chortled, “While the Buddhist devils are major enemies we are facing, capturing you will really be simplicity itself.”
“The Buddhist devils will not be able to stay arrogant for long. Evil devils and those of the external dao all have to be exterminated. I might as well simply capture these big and small fish together in one fell swoop, casually taking down all the small fry as well while I am at it.”
Even as he spoke, he raised his palm, “Looking from your cultivation bases and ages, the two of you are truly extraordinary as you should be peak geniuses of the external dao.”
“It is truly regrettable that you have fallen into the external dao. Still, it is not too late for me to initiate you into the orthodox way.”
Fu Ting said, “Who are of the orthodox tradition of Daoism and who are of external daos is not something that you can say for sure.”
Shang Jun laughed, “What do you two juniors know?”
With that, he struck down with a palm!
Seeing this, Yan Zhaoge too chuckled, “I know that your death draws near.”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 911: Is this guy even human?!
HSSB911: Is this guy even human?!
As Shang Jun’s palm descended, the ten rings of light surrounding his body resonated.
It was like ten divinities had simultaneously emitted furious roars, presiding over the nine heavens.
The force of his palm rotated and changed, seemingly containing infinite profundities.
At that moment, it seemed to contain twelve different variations.
Of the two top-class martial arts of the Ephemeral Cloud Star Sect, one was a qi refining technique, Heavenly Stem Cloud Overturning Qi.
Meanwhile, the other was a supreme martial art acclaimed alongside the Heavenly Stem Cloud Overturning Qi that was known as the Earthly Branches Rain Toppling Hand.
As the two arts combined, they were infinitely subtle as they manifested the variations of the heavens and the earth.
As Shang Jun’s palm descended, the space before Yan Zhaoge’s and Fu Ting’s eyes seemed to circulate in reverse.
Yet, Yan Zhaoge was utterly unconcerned about this as his body flickered and he transformed into a streak of light, directly flying out of the area enveloped by Shang Jun’s palm.
He looked rather interestedly at Shang Jun, “Heavenly Stem Cloud Overturning Qi, Earthly Branches Toppling Rain Hand. It is only when one is able to achieve the sixty stem-branch variations that one can truly be said to have comprehended the essential principles within.”
“Not only could you avoid my palm, you actually even know of the sixty stem-branch variations?” Shang Jun appraised Yan Zhaoge all over, “Already rather knowledgeable at such a young age.”
He shook his head, “I know that having entered the wrong path out of a moment’s greed, you disciples of the external dao may indeed be somewhat more powerful than we descendants of orthodox Daoism at the same cultivation level.”
“Still, that is merely a short-term measure. Very soon, you will discover your path getting narrower and narrower, harder and harder.”
Shang Jun declared, “At the time, looking back at yesterday, you will know that everything of today was merely as ephemeral as the passing clouds.”
“Moreover, you are merely of the Seeing Divinity stage. Whatever methods you possess, you will still be unable to escape the palm of my hand today!”
Now, Shang Jun’s palm technique changed again.
He struck out simultaneously with both hands as it was as though the heavens and earth were being subverted with the clouds and winds reversed.
Yan Zhaoge laughed, “What a delusional fool.”
He did not even look at Shang Jun’s palm as he simply raised a hand of his own.
As his hand was raised, the scenes amidst space instantly changed.
Shang Jun could only feel as if in the darkness of illusory space where it should be impossible to distinguish up from down and left from right, directions and contours had suddenly reappeared.
He who had originally been hovering amidst endless space seemed to have returned to a world with heavens and the earth.
The heavens and earth were formless. Yet, in Shang Jun’s perception, he was now again beneath the sky with the earth beneath his feet.
However, as Yan Zhaoge’s upraised palm descended, the sky above his head now mightily collapsed!
The sky plummeted towards his head as the heavens and earth that he was in abruptly circulated in reverse!
Shang Jun’s palm arts too reversed the winds and clouds of the heavens and the earth.
At this moment, however, these winds and rains seemed to have been enveloped by the heavens and earth up ahead which too were reversed at this moment!
“Martial practitioners of the Immortal Court’s dao tradition like you-I really suspect that you have not achieved the sixty stem-branch variations.”
Yan Zhaoge’s left hand was behind his back as he raised his right hand, mightily unleashing a Cyclic Heavenly Seal.
As Shang Jun raised a hand to parry this palm, the expression of this Chief of the Ephemeral Cloud Star Sect instantly changed.
Yan Zhaoge laughed coldly, “This Yan dares even fight mid Immortal Bridge Martial Saints of the orthodox tradition of Daoism, moreover deficient products like you?”
Shang Jun’s eyes appeared on the brink of imploding as he roared loudly!
The ten rings of light surrounding his body suddenly turned clear all at once.
The radiance dissipated as only ten runes remained.
Yet, each of them seemed to contain the immense, majestic power of the variations of the heavens and earth.
The ten runes congregated at Shang Jun’s palm.
The essence of twelve paths of the Earthly Branches Toppling Rain Hand were manifested as they combined with the ten runes formed from cultivating in the Heavenly Stem Cloud Overturning Qi, simultaneously attacking towards Yan Zhaoge.
As the runes and the palm arts combined, a whole thirty-six variations were rapidly born.
All these variations merged into a single streak of radiance.
Where the radiance passed, the clouds and winds dispersed, the heavens and earth changing colour.
Shang Jun brought down both his palms diagonally, as if he was clutching a massive axe as he sought to chop apart the heavenly stems, those pillars that supported the heavens.
On seeing this strike, Fu Ting’s expression turned solemn.
She possessed outstanding strength that few of the same cultivation level could ever compare to.
As a fifth level Martial Saint of the mid Seeing Divinity stage, she already dared to fight head-on against early Immortal Bridge experts of the lineage of the Immortal Court.
However, faced with the full-powered blow of Shang Jun who was in the eighth level of the Martial Saint realm, Fu Ting felt that with her cultivation base, she did not possess full confidence against it.
Although he was inferior to those of orthodox Daoism, that was an actual eighth level Martial Saint!
Seeing this, however, Yan Zhaoge did not even blink.
“So, you have not achieved the sixty stem-branch variations, really only being versed in thirty-six?”
Yan Zhaoge did not retreat, instead striding forth and forcibly meeting this blow of Shang Jun’s!
A Cyclic Heavenly Seal descended, causing Shang Jun’s palms to quiver.
He flipped his palm. Shang Jun’s palms were hindered from their descent.
Then, with his other palm, he then directly struck towards Shang Jun’s face!
Unusual phenomena again appeared amidst the heavens and earth before Shang Jun’s eyes, the sky below him as the great earth was up above.
The heavens and earth circulated in reverse, seemingly having combined to form a fissure before a palm forcibly squeezed out from within the cracked line, arriving be
fore him!
The clouds and winds had already long since shattered. At this moment, the sun and moon were lustreless as the end seemed to have come for even the heavens and earth!
There was only the cause of all this, that palm which extinguished the heavens and earth as it was overturned, which completely filled his field of vision!
Shang Jun looked rather disbelievingly at Yan Zhaoge.
Was this power that a mid Seeing Divinity Martial Saint could possess?
As a lofty Immortal Bridge Martial Saint, he had originally not intended to utilise a Sacred Artifact.
His opponents were merely two juniors of the fifth level of the Martial Saint realm. He could not afford to lose this face.
Shang Jun had been already been prepared earlier to utilise some methods to capture Yan Zhaoge and Fu Ting along with any major treasures they possessed.
Yet, Yan Zhaoge was really too ferocious.
Shang Jun could no longer care about face now.
A streak of radiance suddenly lit up as an actual huge axe of white jade flew out from his possession.
That jade axe expanded as it flew, instantly going from the size of a needle to tens of feet in length.
The axe now directly extinguished space itself as it viciously chopped down towards Yan Zhaoge.
It was shockingly a high-grade Sacred Artifact!
Yet, despite the fierceness of this high-grade Sacred Artifact, Yan Zhaoge was even more ferocious!
He did not evade or change his stance as this mighty axe descended, still striking out with a palm.
The Five Elements Deific Immortal Body bolstered his fleshly body while he secretly circulated the Taiji Yin Yang Palm beneath the Cyclic Heavenly Seal.
The profundities of the various martial arts were gradually merged, combined as one.
Yan Zhaoge’s palm struck down on the side of the huge axe, directly causing it to spin away to the side.
Shang Jun’s hairs all stood on end as Yan Zhaoge now unleashed yet another palm.
As the huge axe of white jade spun back after being struck by Yan Zhaoge, it chopped back towards Shang Jun instead!
Greatly shocked, Shang Jun was finally forced to retract his blow and retract.
He retracted his palms before simultaneously extending them to stop his own weapon.