CHAPTER 511: CHAPTER 401 REVERSE SAINT ARRAY_2

As for the command of the Phoenix Creek Sect, the position ultimately fell into the hands of Lin Bu Jing, which left Long Zhandu feeling extremely discontented.

What’s wrong with Slave Tao? Can’t a Saint come from Slave Tao?

His application for command had been turned down by the Supreme Elders for this reason, and every time he thought about it, he felt immeasurably aggrieved!

Taking a deep breath, Long Zhandu finally mounted the Wind Qing Eagle Beast King and sped off toward the command tent of the Phoenix Creek Sect.

"Brother Long, you’ve finally arrived. Come over here," Lin Bu Jing said. He was clad in a white robe, the Profound Fire Ruler set beside him, exuding an extraordinary aura.

Looking at Lin Bu Jing’s demeanor, Long Zhandu clenched his teeth in anger, itching to kick the man.

But he managed to control his emotions, took his place as deputy, and quietly stood aside with a few other true disciples of Phoenix Creek.

"This is an urgent secret report from the sect, annotated by the Supreme Elders, which we true disciples of Phoenix Creek need to view together," Lin Bu Jing said, signaling the sect’s envoy to activate the record stone.

Before long, the record stone was activated.

Scene after scene flowed by, lasting nearly four hours in all: first, Bo Qing attacked Chi Yuan Pass, then the Seven Saints of the Sect encircled Bo Qing.

Gasps of astonishment arose continuously as they watched.

"My God, who is this Sword Saint with such overwhelming ferocity!?" Long Zhandu couldn’t help exclaiming. He watched Bo Qing slaughter Saints of the same rank as if they were mere chickens, his figure dominating the battlefield.

"Quiet, keep watching," Lin Bu Jing cast a cold glance at Long Zhandu and warned him. This made Long Zhandu even more resentful, and he clenched his fists tighter.

In fact, Lin Bu Jing, too, was astounded deep inside, for his master, Elder Dan, kept heaping praise.

Bo Qing? My God, isn’t that the ’Eternal Azure Lotus’ phenomenon? And wait, isn’t that defensive Divine Power the ’Reversed River Protective Seal’!? Elder Dan exclaimed with awe in Lin Bu Jing’s sea of consciousness, stirring great admiration within him.

Eventually, Lin Bu Jing couldn’t help but ask Elder Dan, "Master, do you think Hong Yuan has the potential to surpass this Sword Saint known as Bo Qing in the future?"

Elder Dan shook his head and chuckled dismissively.

"Hong Yuan? Hong Yuan isn’t even fit to wipe Bo Qing’s sweat. This time, the Divine Continent of the Eastern Wilderness actually set up the Reverse Saint Array at the behest of the Emperor’s son, which prevents Saint-level figures from intervening.

"Apprentice, this is your opportunity. If you can unify the Divine Continent of the Eastern Wilderness, even if only half of it, the Blessed Land Foundation you achieve then will certainly be stronger than Bo Qing!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Bu Jing’s heart started pounding.

For the first time, he recognized a Heavenly Talent even more formidable than Hong Yuan, and this realization immediately gave him a flash of insight.

Hong Yuan, you are nothing special after all, Lin Bu Jing thought. Martial Saints are never made through mere meditation!

「That night, moonlight spilled across the land, illuminating the human world.」

「Daxuan Dynasty, Endless Palace.」

Within the vast palace, only the Daxuan Emperor and a few of his trusted aides remained.

The Daxuan Emperor slowly rose from his Dragon Throne and began pacing the halls of the Endless Palace, stopping with each step, almost reluctantly.

Bo Qing... Phoenix Creek Great Saint... Dragon Sun Emperor’s Child... Reverse Saint Array...

Each memory of the recent great battle filled the Daxuan Emperor’s heart with frustration.

He had not had time to intervene before an unpredictable force forcibly dissuaded him. All his years of lying low were nearly turning into a joke.

At this thought, the Daxuan Emperor couldn’t help but harbor resentment towards the Dragon Sun Emperor’s Child. Why hadn’t he set up the Reverse Saint Array sooner? Or later? Why at that exact moment?

"Alas," the Daxuan Emperor sighed, glancing at the flowers filling the palace gardens, feeling deeply melancholic.

He truly did not wish to abdicate so soon. He hadn’t yet brought the Daxuan royal family to its zenith. Would he then not be leaving behind the name of an ineffectual ruler?

But the Reverse Saint Array was more suppressive to Saints with greater cultivation; the stronger they were, the stronger the effect.

If he did not abdicate, the pressure would only escalate. Eventually, even his own sons and daughters might be able to defeat him, especially Phoenix Princess Tang Xi and Crown Prince Tang Anshi.

This thought only added to the Daxuan Emperor’s headache.

Unaccountably, the Daxuan Emperor thought of Bo Qing.

Bo Qing has outstanding talents and a ruthless approach. What’s more incredible is that he was able to escape from a Great Saint. As such, I can’t imagine any reason for Bo Qing’s downfall. Given time, Bo Qing is certain to become a Great Saint and challenge a Quasi-Emperor. Perhaps he even has a slim chance at the Unconventional Tao Realms. If I could firmly tether Bo Qing to the royal family, then once Bo Qing rises, my reputation would be cleansed because of him. But how can I achieve this? A marriage alliance!

In that moment, the Daxuan Emperor’s eyes lit up as he thought of his own Phoenix Princess Tang Xi.

It seems I have to find a way to bind Bo Qing to the royal family before abdicating.

As for Bo Qing’s behavior on the Cloud Sea battlefield, the Daxuan Emperor didn’t take it to heart.

I’m about to abdicate, after all, so why bother with such thoughts? Bo Qing’s mess will naturally be left for the next emperor to handle, he mused.

「Above the vault of heaven, the Star River shone resplendently, as if a vast silver waterfall were pouring down.」

Phoenix Princess Tang Xi, dressed in a white palace gown and with light makeup, stood gracefully under a parasol tree.

In front of her was a Water Mirror.

The Water Mirror replayed the scenes of Bo Qing’s great slaughter, his disdainful superiority.

Brother Bo Qing is so powerful! He faced multiple foes alone and even defeated enemies of a higher rank. He has achieved what only those supreme beings are capable of. How on earth does he cultivate? This is too exaggerated; his strength is beyond common sense. And, has he achieved the Seventh-Order Saint realm? Truly unbelievable...

Ripples danced in Phoenix Princess Tang Xi’s eyes as her opinion of Bo Qing changed greatly.

At this moment, she was more convinced than ever that Bo Qing was the powerful ally she needed to establish a golden age for her dynasty.

When she learned about the existence and function of the Reverse Saint Array, an idea that had been suppressed in her heart for a long time began to surface.

If I become the empress, I should be able to enlist Brother Bo Qing’s help, right?

Tang Xi looked up at the bright Mingyue, a sweet smile spreading across her face.

「On the other side.」

Her imperial brother, Crown Prince Tang Anshi, was also looking up at the moon, his heart filled with a multitude of emotions.

As the heir to the Daxuan Dynasty, he naturally bore the responsibility of unifying the Divine Continent of the Eastern Wilderness.

But his enemies were incredibly strong. He had to compete not only with the Sect Alliance but also with his sister, Phoenix Princess Tang Xi, and even with the Daxuan Emperor himself.

Under such tremendous pressures, the stress he endured was beyond what most could imagine.

But Tang Anshi endured it!

Bo Qing, Phoenix Creek Great Saint, Dragon Sun Emperor’s Child, East Supreme Saint... In the end, this world is one where strength reigns supreme. It’s time for me to let go of meaningless kinship and love...

Tang Anshi’s gaze was deep.

The Cold Wind blew past, but he felt all the more clear-headed, all the more... joyous!

「Treasured Yellow Heaven.」

In a secluded and tranquil courtyard.

Shi Lingfang and Li Shenyu reunited here once again, each sitting on a stone chair, the atmosphere oppressive.

What was there to say? Should they denounce Bo Qing as despicable and shameless, or should they proclaim him a genius bestowed by the heavens?

When Bo Qing managed to withstand the powerful attack of the Phoenix Creek Great Saint and successfully escape, they knew they had no way to suppress him anymore.

Not to mention, the Dragon Sun Emperor’s Child had specially used the Reverse Saint Array to lock down the environment of the Divine Continent of the Eastern Wilderness!

After a long while, Shi Lingfang spoke, "Brother, it is fate. Instead of vilifying the enemy, it’s better to strengthen ourselves. Let’s put this matter aside for now."

Li Shenyu’s brows were deeply furrowed as he said helplessly, "Sigh, that’s the only way. But I just can’t understand—with Bo Qing’s nature, how did he manage to gain the recognition of Book Mountain?"

This point was not only perplexing to Li Shenyu; Shi Lingfang found it even more so.

To be honest, after days of investigation, they understood: Bo Qing was a standard Demon Cultivator Saint, albeit one with somewhat gentler methods. But however gentle, he was still a Demon Cultivator Saint.

Why didn’t the Heaven Earth Secret Realm of Book Mountain condemn Bo Qing with divine punishment? Why would it even recognize him?

This matter was truly confusing...

After a pause, they shifted the conversation back to the upcoming Aperture Opening Assembly.

The battlefield for the Great Dream Seed had already been set by the Dragon Sun Emperor’s Child—it was the entire Divine Continent of the Eastern Wilderness.

And the upcoming Aperture Opening Assembly was the first battle that would officially kick things off, critically important.

A step ahead is to be ahead every step of the way!