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The full moon shone brightly, its light scattered among the stars. A terrifying aura surged from a distance, and it was clear that more than one person was approaching.
Zhao Yang stood up, calm and composed. He knew that the visitors were not ones he could contend with, but within Xuanfo Temple, he feared no one.
Long Xiao Wu and the others also rose to their feet, positioning themselves behind Zhao Yang. They understood the extraordinary power of Zhao Yang's Divine Sense, so they braced themselves for the incoming presence. Being with Zhao Yang, they never mentioned their own backing nor called upon their elders in times of trouble.
"Zhao Yang, who is coming?" Long Xiao Wu asked. They had just reunited and finally had a chance to enjoy a drink together, only for someone to come and ruin the mood.
Zhao Yang replied, "It is the Central Sovereign."
At this revelation, everyone’s expression changed. They knew that the Consort of Rain was gravely injured, and no one knew where the Xuanbing Buddha of Xuanfo Temple was. The Abbot of Xuanfo Temple possessed profound cultivation but was not skilled in combat. The Four Great Monks were all experts at the Great Ascension stage, but against a master at the Tribulation Period, they were no match. They were among the top combat powers in the cultivation world; perhaps they could compete if at the same level, but if there was even a single tier difference, it was like comparing heaven and earth. Especially in the later stages of cultivation, a single tier could mean a hundredfold or even a thousandfold difference in strength.
Throughout history, countless geniuses have failed to reach even the Nascent Soul Stage, let alone progress to the Dao Fruit Stage. The number of individuals at the Tribulation Period is exceedingly rare; historically, there have been fewer than a hundred who survived in the same era. Many perished during their Transcendence Stage Great Perfection because at that stage, cultivators face the Heavenly Tribulation—an ordeal no one has ever wished to confront.
The power of Heavenly Tribulation is comparable to tearing apart the sky; it is a force of nature that cannot be controlled by human hands. It has been passed down through generations that cultivators undergo Heavenly Tribulation because their cultivation has reached a level intolerable to heaven itself; they have violated natural laws and disrupted the cycle of nature. Thus, heaven sends down Divine Punishment to unleash its most potent wrath.
If one can endure it, they may continue to live freely without being bound by heavenly rules; if not, they face death and obliteration, vanishing from existence. The Divine Punishment can annihilate everything; even ethereal souls cannot escape its grasp. This is why all cultivators fear reaching this realm. In many people's understanding, once one reaches this level, death is inevitable. Throughout history, those who have perished under lightning tribulations are often among the strongest; without exceptional strength, facing Heavenly Tribulation is simply impossible. The terrifying lightning can reduce even top-tier experts to ashes; no treasure can defend against it—not even a Supreme Dao Artifact can withstand Heavenly Tribulation in any measure.
Thus, it is evident how powerful those at the Tribulation Period truly are—they have reached a level so formidable that even heaven cannot tolerate them.
According to records in cultivation history, over ten thousand years ago, the most outstanding talent was the Consort of Rain. In less than a century, she reached Transcendence Stage Great Perfection but lived for over five hundred years without transcending tribulation; instead, she suppressed her cultivation. This led many to speculate that even she lacked sufficient confidence to confront Heavenly Tribulation, despite her exceptional talent and stunning presence.
Now, with the Central Sovereign from the Tribulation Period bringing people to Xuanfo Temple, it must be related to Zhao Yang.
Since the battle at Heavenly Mechanism Mountain two years ago, the world has known that Zhao Yang is dead. As a result, the Central Sovereign has not thought about eliminating the Five Great Sects, especially since the Central State Royal Family has suffered severe losses and will take a long time to recover. The Consort of Rain has achieved great feats, eliminating most of the core forces of the Central State Royal Family. However, completely uprooting the royal family is nearly impossible. The foundation of the Central State Royal Family has been established in Zhongzhou for millennia, deeply rooted with countless talents and treasures cultivated over the years. It is simply impossible for one person to completely annihilate the royal family. Therefore, aside from warning those who practice cultivation not to associate with the Central Sovereign, the Consort of Rain has not taken significant action, as she herself was severely injured and in no condition to recover quickly. She requires long-term consolidation and nurturing.
In recent years, acting on behalf of the Consort of Rain has been Miao Yujie. Miao Yujie's ruthlessness mirrors that of the Consort of Rain; she is a master at the Great Ascension stage. In a time when Transcendence Stage Experts are absent, Miao Yujie has become synonymous with terror. With the Consort of Rain backing her, even those sects that disapprove of her harsh methods can only swallow their grievances when they consider her formidable ally.
Who would dare provoke someone feared even by an empire?
Now, the Central Sovereign has personally led troops here, clearly with ill intentions.
The abbot of Xuanfo Temple and Datong along with the Four Divine Monks have also appeared at the entrance of Xuanfo Temple, watching as the Central Sovereign and Mo God General descend from the clouds. The abbot spoke up, "We are honored by your presence at our humble temple; it is truly a loss on our part for not welcoming you properly."
The Central Sovereign's eyes sparkled with an inexplicable light as he seemed to be using his Divine Sense to probe inside Xuanfo Temple.
Zhao Yang stepped forward and looked at the Central Sovereign, saying, "You've come looking for me."
The Central Sovereign's eyes showed clear agitation but were quickly replaced by calmness. He stared at Zhao Yang and said, "I find it strange that someone presumed dead could still be alive. Do you possess some kind of immortality?"
Zhao Yang shook his head and smiled lightly. "Your Majesty, you are overthinking it. The immortality techniques you imagine—like Nirvana Technique—I truly do not possess. Whatever abilities I have, I believe you already know them well enough. The reason I am not dead is simply that someone saved me; nothing more."
Zhao Yang spoke candidly before his gaze turned sharp as he asked, "So I would like to know why you have come here. Are you planning to kill me again or destroy our Xuanfo Temple?"
The Central Sovereign replied, "With the Consort of Rain severely injured and in seclusion for an unknown period, I have heard that your protector has also been absent for quite some time. Do you really think those few can protect you?"
At this moment, Datong stepped forward and said, "Whether we can protect him or not, why don't you try and see?"
The light in Datong's eyes flickered. He still felt a surge of anger from being besieged by tens of thousands last time. If it weren't for the intervention of the Consort of Rain, he might have truly met his end.
The Central Sovereign smirked slightly and said, "Do you really think I wouldn't dare?"
Datong replied, "The status of the Zhongzhou Royal Family is precarious, all because of you. Perhaps in these ten thousand years, the most ridiculed person, aside from this generation's Central Sovereign, is no one else but you. For the sake of a mere brat at the Divine Transformation Stage, who possesses a bit of talent, you want to eradicate him completely, even mobilizing the entire royal family's higher-ups. What if you injure the Consort of Rain? I've lived this long and have never seen someone as foolish as you—petty, stubborn, and fearful. Back when the Divine Monkey was alive, you were still tucking your tail between your legs. Do you really think no one can control you now?"
The Central Sovereign said, "You are referring to the Xuanbing Buddha of Xuanfo Temple. Over these past two years, I've finally realized that he is not good at combat. No matter how high his realm is, if I want to kill someone, who can stop me?"
As he spoke, the heavens changed color and the winds stirred. The Central Sovereign's dragon robe billowed without wind as he held the National Treasure in his hand. Today, with the Consort of Rain severely weakened and having discovered through his investigations that the Xuanbing Buddha was merely an eternally childish figure, he felt there was nothing to worry about.
Zhao Yang touched the two remaining Monkey Hairs on the back of his head and whispered, "Master, perhaps you didn't show up last time because you knew I wouldn't die. This time I want to challenge the Central Sovereign one-on-one. If he doesn't come out now, I won't recognize you as my master anymore!"
Sure enough, just after Zhao Yang finished speaking, there was movement among the Monkey Hairs on the back of his head!
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