CHAPTER 748: 623 HEAVENLY TEN LANDS RUYI YIN THUNDER

"After the Great Five Elements Divine Thunder exceeded three hundred and sixty-five rounds, they would form the Circulation, with Yin Yang rotating, the Five Elements generating each other in an endless cycle, multiplying rapidly from hundreds to thousands, and then from thousands to tens of thousands, flooding the skies."

"Once Shi Sheng released the Thunder Net, it could even blast a mountain into smithereens."

"He didn’t intend to destroy the Seven Treasures Golden Banner, only to knock it down and scatter it, to interrupt the Buddha Light that continuously shone outward."

"In the blink of an eye, the Thunder Net swelled to the size of tens of acres; the Seven Treasures Golden Banner sensed danger, bursting forth with rings of smooth light."

"These arcs or circular lights, upon touching the Thunder Net, erupted into even more furious explosions, scattering the smooth light continuously while the power of the Thunder Net grew even greater."

"On top of the Seven Treasures Golden Banner, there were seven layers in total, each containing a Buddhist Magical Treasure:"

"The first layer contained two Linked Treasure Circles; the second a red Dharma Wheel enveloped in fierce flames burning intensely; the third held a Bowl, the fourth a Golden Bell, the fifth a Wisdom Sword, the sixth a Sacred Bell, and the seventh a Treasure Mirror."

"At that moment, all seven treasures vibrated and resonated together, with the Treasure Mirror on top turning first, releasing a wave of Golden Radiance onto the Thunder Net; the Golden Bell on the fourth layer vibrated intensely, emitting deep and heavy sounds like that of large bronze bells, distorting the surrounding space to form ripples of space."

"The Thunder Net was first suppressed by the Buddha Light, with a sharp decrease in the explosive energy released, and began to vibrate and twist within the space ripples."

"The reactions of Yin Yang and the generation of the Five Elements within the Great Five Elements Divine Thunder were interrupted, quickly shrinking from its original explosive expansion until it disappeared in an instant!"

"Suddenly alarmed, Shi Sheng never expected that the Buddhist Magical Treasure had not yet unleashed its full power."

"What would the scene look like if all seven treasures were activated simultaneously?"

"At that moment, the Bowl on the third layer turned over and faced him, emitting a light of Buddha."

"Shi Sheng, greatly startled, swiftly raised his Sword Qi, planning to fly away quickly. Yet the Treasure Mirror atop the Golden Banner showered down a vast expanse of Buddha Light and Golden Radiance, enveloping him, while the Golden Bell on the fourth layer vibrated simultaneously, striking directly at his heart and spirit."

"Instantly, Shi Sheng felt as if the whole world had disappeared, finding himself floating in the void, his body and soul undulating with the distorted space."

"Next, the Buddha Light emitted from the Bowl on the third layer perfectly enveloped him, attempting to forcibly capture him into the Bowl!"

"Had it been anyone else, even Shi Pi the Elder, who had stronger mana than Shi Sheng, or another skilled practitioner from a different path, they would not have escaped either, bound to be captured inside the Bowl, only able to await the Xie sisters’ return and beg for their mercy for release, or else face countless eons unable to escape!"

"Shi Sheng, having attained the status of a Yang God with his Primordial Spirit being Pure Yang without Yin, gathered into form when condensed and transformed into energy when dispersed, was not effectively harmed by the three Buddha Light treasures."

"Additionally, Shi Sheng possessed a Heavenly Treasure — the Heavenly Heart Double Rings!"

"These Double Rings helped link the human heart with the Heavenly Heart, achieving the realm of Unity of Heaven and Man."

"Shi Sheng, following guidance from Shi Feiyang and Li Jingxu over the years, had cultivated and refined attentively, allowing the Double Rings to synchronize with his intentions. In a moment of crisis, they automatically activated, releasing two heart-shaped rings, one red and one blue."

"The Yang Ring was incandescent within, with True Fire burning around it."

"The Yin Ring was cold inside, with a surging blue essence around."

"The Double Rings both protected Shi Sheng’s heart and spirit, and after they joined together, discharged ten thousand rays, blocking the Buddha Light coming from the Bowl."

"In that instant, Shi Sheng broke free from his restraints, using his Sword Qi and achieving Unity of Human and Sword, instantly soaring into the sky."

"High above in the sky, hundreds of meters up, Shi Sheng looked back down at the slowly rotating Golden Banner, his heart still throbbing with lingering fear."

"This thing is indeed too formidable!"

"Yet, he felt dissatisfied. How could he not overcome it when this powerful object was lifeless and unattended?"

"Therefore, he soared down again, carefully hovering more than thirty meters above the slanted side of the Golden Banner, and began casting the Purple and Blue Divine Thunder with both hands forming incantations."

"With a clear shout, as his fingertips directed, connecting the human heart and Heavenly Heart, he summoned the Purple and Blue Divine Thunder from beyond the Nine Heavens, striking the Seven Treasures Golden Banner with one Purple Thunder and one Green Thunder in succession."

"The Golden Banner responded with all seven treasures acting together, releasing rings of light rainbows, with continuous strikes of Purple and Blue Divine Thunder. Some dispersed the Buddha Light, while others were dispersed by it."

"With a stern expression, Shi Sheng’s lips tightly sealed and eyebrows knitted, he increased the output of his mana continuously."

"The Purple and Blue Divine Thunder struck faster and faster, eventually blending into a relentless storm of Purple and Blue Divine Thunder."

"This thunder, originating from the Purple Cloud Heaven and Qingxiao Heaven, born from different attributes of the Nine Heavens’ Spiritual Energy through the interplay of Yin and Yang, was then drawn down by the caster’s confidence and the Heavenly Heart."

"When Shi Feiyang created this technique, he described it as ’using a mere four ounces to move a thousand pounds,’ meaning that he only needed to output a little to draw down a great deal from the Heavenly Domain."

Shi Sheng, though not as advanced in the Dao as Shi Feiyang and without the enhancement of the Purple and Blue Duoluo Fire, could not achieve "Four ounces to manipulate a thousand pounds." However, having become a Yangshen Celestial Immortal and with the support of the Heavenly Heart Double Rings, he could still manage "One pound to manipulate a thousand pounds." At full power, whether he used Purple Cloud Thunder or Qingxiao Thunder individually, the power was astonishing. Using both thunders together, the power increased tenfold!

Despite the formidability of the Seven Treasures Golden Banner, it was after all an external Magical Treasure, and without someone to command it at the moment, relying solely on its intrinsic power to contend with Shi Sheng was ultimately not enough to battle a Yangshen Celestial Immortal.

As the Divine Thunders struck more and more fiercely, the Buddha’s Light and Golden Radiance it released were sliced apart one after another.

All seven treasures on the Golden Banner took action, shining brilliantly. The Treasure Mirror, Bowl, Golden Rings, and Wisdom Sword all shot golden light at Shi Sheng, while the Golden Bell and Golden Chains began to sway, breaking apart the Divine Thunders.

But Shi Sheng, this time, used no other tactics and simply kept increasing his output, bombarding it with the Purple and Blue Divine Thunders in a mighty display of force.

After a brief deadlock, all the Buddha’s Light was scattered by the Divine Thunders, and a massive array of thunderbolts hammered on top of the Golden Banner, turning it into a giant purple and blue glowing sphere.

Within the purple-blue electro-luminescence, the Seven Treasures continued to emit golden light, holding off the Divine Thunders.

Although Shi Sheng had not yet broken through the Golden Banner, it could no longer emit Buddha’s Light to affect the surroundings.

Shi Pi the Elder was being suppressed miserably, barely sustaining himself with the Blood Lotus Calyx. If this continued a bit longer, he would have been killed by the joint efforts of Xie Ying, Li Hong, and others—his Primordial Spirit wouldn’t even be able to escape!

Suddenly, as the Buddha’s Light retracted, Shi Pi the Elder’s spirits lifted, feeling as if he had toppled several huge mountains off his body, refreshed and clear-headed.

He, along with the twelve Asura Divine Demons on him, let out an earth-shattering, heaven-piercing roar.

The horsetail whisk swung, and the Blood Flame Gold Saber instantly expanded, transforming back into a sea of blood.

He shouted loud at Shi Sheng, "Thank you, young friend! You will be richly rewarded in the future!"

As an Asura with a volatile nature, Shi Pi the Elder’s practice of the Asura Great Technique had reduced his outward fiery temper, no longer easily angered, yet his inner fury erupted even more violently.

He knew that Shi Sheng’s efforts there couldn’t last, especially since Zhu Youmu hadn’t made a move yet; once he did, Shi Sheng would no longer be able to suppress the Seven Treasures Golden Banner.

Sure enough, both Xie Ying and Xie Lin looked back with disbelieving expressions on their faces.

They all knew about Shi Sheng’s attack on the Seven Treasures Golden Banner, and even Atong had kindly reminded them. But Xie Ying and Xie Lin had too much faith in the Seven Treasures Golden Banner. Xie Lin even said, "That fool is overestimating himself, thinking he can shake this Buddhist treasure. If his mana were weak it might be okay, but the stronger his mana, the more he’ll suffer later. Once he is captured by the Bowl within the banner, we’ll take him to that Evil Dragon named Shi to shame him thoroughly! He’s been too proud these past few years!"

Xie Ying further commented, "Shi Sheng, after all, is the second disciple of the Jile Perfected, and has never done evil. He still needs to maintain the face of the Jile Perfected; otherwise, it wouldn’t look good to other Mysterious Sects."

"Then let him turn from his wicked ways!" Li Hong interjected, "I’ve heard from my master that Shi Sheng was originally fated with the Emei Sect and should have taken my father as his master, but that Evil Dragon interfered with their karma. This time, since we’ve caught him, it’s only right he returns to the righteous path."

As they spoke, they continued using their mana to besiege Shi Pi the Elder, never imagining that Shi Sheng was not just a simple Pure Yang Celestial Immortal. Having the Heavenly Heart Ring and able to unleash such unseen Purple and Blue Divine Thunders, he actually managed to suppress the Seven Treasures Golden Banner single-handedly.

Seeing this, both Xie Ying and Xie Lin were in a difficult situation.

The Buddhist Light of the Seven Treasures Golden Banner had been overwhelmed by the Purple Cloud Thunderbolts. Although it was still just barely managing to hold up, in a little while, once the Buddhist Light was completely shattered and the Treasure sustained damage—if it even survived—it might be forcefully taken away by the other party, an outcome they absolutely could not accept.

If they were to go back to drive away Shi Sheng, Shi Pi the Elder might begin to act up again. Without the suppression of the Seven Treasures Golden Banner, the terrifying strength he could unleash was formidable. None of them could match the Old Demon one on one. If he managed to escape, all their planning over these days would come to naught!

At this point, Xie Lin looked toward Zhu Youmu, feeling somewhat resentful: being the most senior amongst them, how could he just stand there doing nothing? Watching my Seven Treasures Golden Banner being attacked and still remain indifferent?

They hesitated for a second or two, just a moment’s pause of awe, when Xie Ying suddenly shouted loudly, "Not good! The Old Demon is going all out!"

Shi Pi the Elder knew that if just one person flew over, Shi Sheng would be interrupted, and the Seven Treasures Golden Banner would shine brightly again, causing his own demise once more.

He did not intend to just run away. Fleeing in disgrace last time was embarrassing enough; to flee again... he would rather die here!

Thus, he launched his final desperate big move— the Heavenly and Earthly Ruyi Yin Thunder.

This thing also belonged to the nuclear-level treasures, with foundational damage capable of razing a thousand miles radius, annihilating all life, unendurable by both immortals and mortals.

However, it could further enhance its explosive power by utilizing one’s mana.

Shi Pi the Elder planned to directly release his Lifebound Divine along with all the Demons he carried, attaching them to ten Thunder Pearls, then detonating them together.

Such an explosion would affect ten thousand miles, shattering mountains and rivers, turning the sea into rock!

Of course, he wouldn’t actually do that; he intended to concentrate all the energy within an 800-mile radius, causing an explosion that would turn all these Buddhist men and women into ash, obliterating both body and soul!

As an Asura Sect Hierarch, he had already attained an Undying Body. Though his Primordial Spirit would explode along with the Thunder Pearls, he could reconsolidate the remnants afterward. Without needing anyone’s help and in just a hundred days, he could revive. Once he found someone to possess and acquired a new body, he would be a completely intact Sect Hierarch once more.

The only one he was concerned about at the scene was Shi Sheng. However, he expected that when he exploded, Shi Sheng would figure out a way to escape, and the Seven Treasures Golden Banner would subsequently resume its brilliance. With Shi Sheng’s level as a Yangshen, he could surely escape.