Chapter 597: Meeting the Gods |
In front of the hundred-zhang stone stele, hundreds of cultivators and demons stared in shock at Bai Sheng.
A dazzling white light erupted from Bai Sheng’s entire body, his energy surging like flames, his robes billowing wildly. The radiance obscured his face, making him appear incomparably divine, exuding an oppressive might.
Shen Zhen’s hair was lifted by the force, her eyes widening in astonishment as she looked at Bai Sheng.
Although she had known before coming here that Bai Sheng would transform into the Heavenly Spirit God, witnessing it with her own eyes still filled her with awe.
She could feel Bai Sheng’s soul undergoing metamorphosis. A force so overwhelming that it shook the very foundation of her Dao heart was rising within him—unstoppable and boundless.
Such an aura was truly befitting of a god!
Shen Zhen couldn't help but glance at Gu An, a deep curiosity surfacing in her heart.
Just how strong was Gu An? How had he managed to cast such a formidable existence into reincarnation?
Wu Dao Immortal was equally astonished. He could tell that the Heavenly Spirit God had not willingly entered reincarnation.
His gaze shifted toward Gu An, his mind filled with confusion.
How had this brat accomplished such a feat?
As Bai Sheng's cultivation rapidly recovered, his body slowly floated upward, drawing the attention of more and more living beings. Figures began appearing on the rooftops from all directions—those were the demon guards under the Da Liang Demon Emperor’s command.
Each of them possessed extraordinary cultivation, yet when they looked at Bai Sheng, fear was evident on their faces.
As Bai Sheng’s aura intensified, powerful silhouettes emerged in the skies above.
On the steps above, Su Jin could not help but lift her veil.
Her makeup was exquisite, her beauty otherworldly, like a celestial fairy from a painting. Yet, her brows were tightly furrowed.
For some reason, this overwhelming presence felt eerily familiar to her.
She tried to recall when and where she had felt this sensation before, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't remember.
"My beloved, do not be afraid. This emperor shall return shortly."
The Da Liang Demon Emperor’s voice was low and calm, but in truth, he was far from composed.
This sudden surge of divine power was growing at an alarming rate—so fast that even he could not sit still.
The moment he finished speaking, his figure vanished from where he stood.
Su Jin continued to gaze into the distance at the towering surge of divine energy.
Her pupils suddenly dilated.
She seemed to have realized something.
BOOM!
A violent gust of wind howled through the palace, making Su Jin’s dress ripple wildly. Time seemed to freeze for a moment.
Her gaze shifted slightly, and what she saw made her breath catch.
A radiant figure stood beside her, emanating an overwhelming light.
In that figure’s hand, a demon was being lifted high into the air.
The Da Liang Demon Emperor!
The Da Liang Demon Emperor was being choked by the luminous figure’s right hand, suspended in mid-air, utterly unable to break free. His face was contorted with both pain and fury.
Su Jin’s mind reeled, waves of shock crashing through her consciousness, leaving her too stunned to process what had just happened.
The Da Liang Demon Emperor had only just flown out, yet in the blink of an eye, he had already been seized?
Even though she had lived for over twenty thousand years, she was completely dumbfounded at this moment.
"Presumptuous!"
A thunderous roar echoed through the heavens.
A powerful cultivator at the Free Immortal Realm suddenly appeared beside the Da Liang Demon Emperor, intending to rescue him.
Yet before he could do anything—
BOOM!
With an earth-shaking explosion, the great cultivator was sent flying backward at an incredible speed.
His body smashed through a palace hall, then crashed through building after building, finally vanishing into the horizon.
The glow on Su Jin’s face gradually faded, and as her vision cleared, she saw the person standing beside her.
Her eyes widened in shock.
It was Bai Sheng!
He looked no different from before, except for his long, untamed hair billowing in the wind.
His expression was ice-cold, his gaze fixed on the Da Liang Demon Emperor as if he were already a dead man.
"You… how is this possible…?"
The Da Liang Demon Emperor trembled, his voice filled with disbelief.
Of course, he recognized Bai Sheng.
Earlier, when Su Jin had pleaded for Bai Sheng’s life, he had regarded Bai Sheng as nothing more than an insignificant insect.
But now—
How much time had even passed?
And yet Bai Sheng had already reached a level where he was utterly powerless against him.
He could feel it.
If Bai Sheng exerted even the slightest force, his entire body would shatter.
It was a fear he had never known before.
It was terror beyond anything he had ever imagined.
"Bai—"
Su Jin stared at Bai Sheng, who had become so indifferent, murmuring to herself.
At this moment, Bai Sheng was no longer Bai Sheng—he was the Heavenly Spirit God.
The Heavenly Spirit God cast a glance at her, his brow slightly furrowed. The coldness in his gaze made Su Jin feel an unbearable pain in her heart.
More and more powerful figures appeared around them. They weren’t necessarily here for the Da Liang Demon Emperor, but rather for the Heaven and Earth Supreme Treasure.
"Who is this person?"
"The Heaven and Earth Supreme Treasure has yet to appear, yet you are already making a move?"
"Where did this person come from? I have never seen him before."
"This aura has already surpassed the Ninth Heaven of the Immortal Dao, and it's still rising!"
"Why do I feel like he’s not here for the Heaven and Earth Supreme Treasure? He seems to have just awakened from the tribulation of reincarnation."
As one mighty cultivator after another drew their respective treasures, the entire Demon City trembled violently. Fragments of stone flew into the air, and dark clouds began gathering in the sky, shrouding the city in gloom.
The Heavenly Spirit God ignored the voices around him. He tilted his head slightly and caught a glimpse of something in the distance.
He had already noticed Gu An and Wu Dao Immortal.
He knew he couldn’t escape—he was still under their control.
However, he felt no urge to seek revenge against Gu An. Instead, he was reliving the experiences of this lifetime.
In truth, he was still Bai Sheng. It was as if he had personally lived out this entire life, only for his mindset to return to that of the Heavenly Spirit God.
It was an odd feeling, but it didn’t seem unnatural in the slightest.
Su Jin gathered her courage and asked again, "Who exactly are you…?"
"I have already awakened my primordial will. The person you faced before was my reincarnation. He sacrificed himself, hoping I would come to save you."
The Heavenly Spirit God cut her off coldly, his voice devoid of any emotion.
Su Jin's eyes widened, her mind thrown into turmoil.
The Da Liang Demon Emperor trembled even more violently upon hearing these words.
He was well aware of the existence of reincarnation, and that realization filled him with utter despair.
Given the enmity between him and Bai Sheng, there was no way Bai Sheng would let him go.
The Da Liang Demon Emperor closed his eyes, preparing for death.
But at that moment, he suddenly felt the grip around his throat loosen.
His eyes snapped open, meeting the indifferent gaze of the Heavenly Spirit God, sending a shudder through his entire body.
He dared not flee, for he could clearly sense the overwhelming gap between their cultivation levels.
"For all eternity, you must never cross paths with her again. If you do, you will suffer a fate worse than death—nothing in this world will be able to save you."
The Heavenly Spirit God's voice echoed in the Da Liang Demon Emperor's ears, draining all color from his face.
As the Heavenly Spirit God turned to look at Su Jin, the Da Liang Demon Emperor fled in terror.
His escape caused the other observing powerhouses in the sky to hesitate.
Moments later, they all took off in pursuit.
They hadn’t forgotten their true objective—obtaining the Heaven and Earth Supreme Treasure.
As countless cultivators and demons withdrew, a fierce wind swept through the city, causing both Su Jin and the Heavenly Spirit God's robes to billow.
The Heavenly Spirit God lifted his chin slightly, looking down at Su Jin.
"Do not look at me with such eyes. You were merely an ordeal in my cycle of reincarnation. You should not be searching for me. Perhaps even you have not realized that you are merely a pawn in someone else’s game. The bond between us was never real."
Su Jin’s eyes turned red, her voice trembling as she gritted her teeth and asked, "So even the love we shared was fake?"
The Heavenly Spirit God frowned.
"Before the Grand Dao, all emotions are false. Now, leave!"
Turning away, his gaze shifted toward Gu An.
Su Jin opened her mouth, wanting to say more, but before she could, the Heavenly Spirit God struck her abdomen with a palm, sending her flying far into the distance, disappearing from sight.
The entire Demon City had already descended into chaos.
Countless demons took to the sky, trying to understand what had happened, while others fled in panic.
The figures surrounding Gu An, Shen Zhen, and Wu Dao Immortal quickly scattered.
"Let’s go meet the gods."
Gu An chuckled softly before stepping into the sky.
Shen Zhen and Wu Dao Immortal followed closely behind.
Wu Dao Immortal suddenly realized that he could not control his body—he was being forcibly dragged along by Gu An’s presence.
From afar, as his gaze landed on the Heavenly Spirit God, his expression shifted unnaturally, and his head twitched involuntarily.