Chapter 2620 - A Blushing Beauty

Stargather Mountain.

Di E sat there alone and silent, lost in a daze.

He’d read through the account of the battle on Stargather Mountain at least ten times already.

He repeatedly pondered every word and every detail, but in the end, he failed to resolve his doubts. On the contrary, they only increased in number.

He didn’t understand how Su Yi had grown so terrifyingly strong in less than ten years.

He didn’t understand how Su Yi could have single-handedly wiped out Dao Venerate Lu Shi, Yu Chiyang, and all the other Eternals in a that meeting.

Most of all, he didn’t understand just how strong Su Yi had become.

An indescribable sense of bewilderment grew in his heart. A long time passed before he came back to his senses.

A long time ago, he led a group of his subordinates and attacked Yi Daoxuan. He’d also made the arrangements that led to Li Fuyou’s death in the Boundless Battlefield.

But now, the prospect of fighting Su Yi made him feel an indescribable sense of pressure!

How is this possible!?

Di E sat there, his expression shifting erratically.

“Don’t let a paltry little storm like this shake your Dao Heart!” An icy voice appeared out of nowhere, followed by the speaker, a little girl covered in a rain of light. Her eyes were like twin abysses or the pits of hell.

Di E shook from head to toe as he jolted back to his senses. A chill coursed down his spine.

I almost let my scattered thoughts shake me. They could have destroyed my Dao Heart!

It was immediately obvious how great an impact the news had had on Di E.

“Dao Venerate Lu Shi commanded you to set course for the Central Divine Continent immediately,” said the girl. She took out a fiery red jade talisman and passed it to Di E. “Once you’ve entered the Central Divine Continent, shatter this, and someone will come to welcome you.”

Di E was stunned. “He wants me to go to the Central Divine Continent now? Didn’t you say that the ruins of Red Pine Mountain won’t appear for at least another six months, and that the Battle for Order would begin then?”

“The situation has changed,” said the girl. “As a Bringer of Order, your job is to follow our plans. Only then can you emerge as the ultimate victor of the Battle for Order.”

Di E frowned. “Su Yi slew so many experts’ avatars, becoming the most eye-catching figure in the entire God Domain. Surely we aren’t going to just let this go?”

He wasn’t willing to accept that. The New World and Myriad Daos Alliances had yet to even take action, only for the experts backing them to meet with disaster.

Sure, they’d lost only clones and avatars, but this was unquestionably far too shameful!

Di E didn’t even need to think to know that both alliances had already become laughingstocks!

How could he possibly tolerate such grave humiliation?

The little girl looked at him and said calmly, “This time, I’ll take action personally.”

Di E was briefly stunned. He said calmly, “Is that what Dao Venerate Lu Shi is planning?”

The girl’s gaze was cold and indifferent. “This was an enormous defeat. The experts of the River of Destiny are beside themselves with fury, and they’ve long since reached an agreement. They’re going to declare war on Su Yi a month from now and end things once and for all.”

Di E’s gaze focused. “Does that include the backers of the Myriad Daos Alliance?”

“Yes,” said the little girl. “When the time comes, several even more powerful figures will enter the fray.”

“Who?” asked Di E.

“I don’t know. It’s still top secret.” The little girl shook her head. “All will become clear when the battle begins.”

Di E said softly, “In that case, I’m really looking forward to it.”

......

The Western Paradise Spirit Mountains.

The mountains remained, but the bodhi tree had long since vanished.

Gu Huaxian stood there and sighed.

The trend isn’t just in Su Yi’s favor. After the battle at Returning Dragon Mountain, his prestige has reached unprecedented heights!

No one else in the God Domain can compare!

“Let’s get to work.”

A calm, tranquil voice emanated from the prayer beads Gu Huaxian was holding. It belonged to the Dipankara Buddha!

Gu Huaxian fell briefly silent, then said, “Where... exactly are you now?”

Not long ago, the Dipankara Buddha suddenly left the Western Paradise Spirit Mountains. He even brought the bodhi tree with him.

Even now, no one knew where he’d gone.

“The Central Divine Continent.” The Dipankara Buddha’s voice emanated from the prayer bead. “Now, you must act in accordance with my orders. Refine the Western Paradise Pagoda and prepare to destroy Su Yi in accordance with Lu Shi’s orders.”

Gu Huaxian’s expression shifted. “I’d really like to know just how confident Dao Venerate Lu Shi and the others are that they can really defeat Su Yi this time.”

“This time, every faction involved is drawing on its true strength. We’re no exception,” the Dipankara Buddha said through the prayer bead. “You needn’t question it. Su Yi is dangerous enough that we have no other choice. We must strike to kill. If we let him live long enough to participate in the Battle for Order, he’ll be a variable none of the experts of the River of Destiny can control.”

The Dipankara Buddha paused. “Even if Su Yi doesn’t die, we must ensure that he’s no longer qualified to participate in the Battle for Order!”

He spoke with incontrovertible force. Gu Huaxian visibly relaxed. “That would be best.”

With that, she stepped into the air and vanished. A moment later, she reappeared far beyond the Western Paradise Spirit Mountains and shouted, “Activate!”

Her slender figure shone with endless Buddhist light that filled the nine heavens.

When she raised her hand and tapped the air, the Western Paradise Spirit Mountains rumbled and boomed, their towering slopes rising from the earth.

One ancient temple after another lit up, transforming into mysterious Sanskrit markings. The disciples spread throughout the mountains transformed into resplendent, crystalline prayer beads.

In the end, even the trees and grasses growing on the mountains’ slopes transformed into pristine, radiant Buddhist light!

Gu Huaxian was like a legendary bodhisattva. Her jade-like hands formed seals, stretched forth, and closed in midair.

Boom!

A heaven-shaking impact rang out, and the entire mountain range shrank repeatedly, becoming the size of a fist within just a few blinks of an eye!

The sect, now just a dazzling golden Buddhist seal, landed in Gu Huaxian’s palm.

“Who could have imagined that I’d one day control the Western Paradise Spirit Mark...?” Gu Huaxian stared at the golden seal with a hint of obsession.

This was a supreme Buddhist treasure that the Dipankara Buddha had brought from the River of Destiny. It had manifested the Western Paradise Spirit Mountains here in the Ancient Nirvana Divine Continent a long time ago.

It was just that almost no one knew that the entire mountain range was actually a treasure of unfathomable power!

Now I’ve just got to wait to hear from Lu Shi.

Gu Huaxian turned to leave.

Heaven and earth were now as empty as could be. There was no longer any sign of the Western Paradise Spirit Mountains!

......

The Heavenly Court of the Five Sovereigns.

The Celestial Polarity Great Sovereign, Taishu Gong, stood solemnly in an ancestral hall.

An ancient altar stood before him. The mysterious, inscrutable light of the Grand Dao flowed over its surface.

A dignified voice emanated from within the altar. “They’re here for the Battle for Order, but we’re different.

We

want the power of reincarnation!”

The speaker was none other than Yu Chiyang, the backer of the Myriad Daos Alliance.

Back on Returning Dragon Mountain, he and Lu Shi reached an agreement. The two alliances would join forces to defeat Su Yi.

“This lofty one and the old-timers backing the New World Alliance reached an agreement. We’ll declare war against Su Yi in one month’s time,” Yu Chiyang’s voice continued. “This time, you must prepare thoroughly. You must successfully refine the Ten Thousand Refinements Golden Crow Formation I granted you!

“That aside, when the time comes, a few mighty experts will descend into the God Domain to assist you.”

“In summary, we must win this battle. We cannot leave any room for failure. Do you understand?”

Taishu Gong’s heart shook. He said solemnly, “We shall assiduously carry out your orders, Your Excellency!”

“Good. I’ll be waiting for your good news!” Yu Chiyang’s voice faded away, and the ancient altar fell silent.

Taishu Gong let out a long pent-up breath. His whole body relaxed.

Every time he received orders from Yu Chiyang, he felt invisible pressure bearing down on him, to the point that he dared not show even the slightest sign of disrespect.

Taishu Gong sank into thought.

Just how terrifying of an existence is His Excellency Yu Chiyang? Yet Su Yi managed to kill his avatar. Just how strong must Su Yi be?

After a while, he shook his head and cast his scattered thoughts aside. There was no time for doubts. He had to focus on refining the Ten Thousand Refinements Golden Crow Formation!

According to His Excellency Yu Chiyang, once the formation took shape, it could slay everyone beneath the Eternal level!

There was no formation like it anywhere in the God Domain.

But this was merely one of the killer weapons they’d prepared for Su Yi.

......

Sunset Perch Island.

Su Yi was playing chess with Wan Zitian.

“Brother Fuyou, are you sure you want to fight them now?” Wan Zitian couldn’t help but ask.

Su Yi returned not long ago, then immediately ordered his friends dispersed throughout the world to return to Sunset Perch Island. By now, many of them had returned from the outside world.

The whole island had livened up since.

“That’s right.” Su Yi nodded, then placed a black pawn on the chessboard. “It’s time to end things with them once and for all. If I wait until the Battle for Order, it’ll be too late. The risk of variables is too high.”

Wan Zitian furrowed his brow. “But why insist on fighting them alone? In your eyes, are all of your old friends useless?”

Su Yi suddenly understood why Wan Zitian was so dissatisfied.

“My enemies aren’t limited to Master Gods, Half-Step, and False Eternals this time,” said Su Yi. “More importantly, I’m enough to handle it all.”

Su Yi pointed to the chessboard. “You lost.”

Wan Zitian was stunned. Only then did he realize he had no pieces left to play.

“That’s it for now, then.” Su Yi got up and headed away.

Xi Ning had come back to the island too, and she was currently chatting and drinking tea with Luo Xuanji.

“What are you talking about?” Su Yi plopped down beside them.

Luo Xuanji’s beautiful eyes darted about. She laughed, “We were trying to guess when you’d propose to Little Sister Xi Ning.”

“...” Su Yi fell silent.

When he looked at Xi Ning, he saw that her incomparably beautiful, fair face was flushed red.