Above the Great Dao

Chapter 1209 562: Farewell Again at the Heavenly Dao Bridge

The Heavenly Venerate's head soared through the air, as the Primordial Spirit was about to fly out of the shell.

Chen Shi flicked his wrist, and a myriad of sword lights poured forth, lacking the previous fierceness and dominance, but instead exhibiting a certain Immortal presence.

However, the Outer Heaven True God behind him was not so carefree. The enormous Sword Qi crisscrossed violently, nearly leveling the mountains and shattering the Heavenly Venerate's head along with the Primordial Spirit into pieces!

Chen Yindou flew out of the Heavenly Venerate's Dao Realm, raising the Qiankun Rebuilding Furnace in midair.

The Qiankun Rebuilding Furnace rapidly expanded, its mouth covering thousands of miles, swallowing the scattered physical body and Primordial Spirit fragments of the Heavenly Venerate, drawing them into the furnace.

Chen Yindou closed the lid, immediately activating the Immortal Furnace to refine everything inside!

Zhong Wuwang also flew over, from afar raising the Flask of Yin and Yang Essence, collecting the headless body of the Heavenly Venerate into the bottle.

Lady Houtu led the remaining Divines, joining forces with him to activate the Flask of Yin and Yang Essence, refining the headless body of the Heavenly Venerate. Inside the bottle, Water and Fire fused, Yin and Yang intertwining, soon softening the Heavenly Venerate's body.

Gradually, the body turned into a pool of clear water within the bottle, making a splashing sound.

Whether it was Zhong Wuwang or Lady Houtu, neither stopped, continuing to urge the Flask of Yin and Yang Essence.

Chen Yindou also continued to activate the Qiankun Rebuilding Furnace, even though the Heavenly Venerate's head and Primordial Spirit fragments had long been refined, and many Immortal Pills had already formed inside the furnace. Still, they did not stop until even the Immortal Pills were burnt to ashes, finally feeling somewhat at ease.

Chen Shi witnessed this scene and exhaled a long breath, sitting back.

The Outer Heaven True God also exhaled deeply, sitting back upon a mountain ridge.

Chen Shi turned to look at the Outer Heaven True God, who also turned to look back, and couldn't help but smile.

The Outer Heaven True God also smiled, but at the sky behind.

Chen Shi sat quietly, as if the clamor had left him behind.

The Outer Heaven True God sat behind him in silence, seemingly returning to the mortal world.

The two formed an interesting contrast, one large and one small.

The Outer Heaven True God was like an enormous giant, while Chen Shi was like an incredibly tiny child.

In the distance, Lady Houtu raised the Purple Heaven Vine, using the Reincarnation Path to search for the Heavenly Venerate's Divine Soul, to see if he escaped.

Can'er flew over from further away, not revealing her true form as the Six-winged Heavenly Silkworm, but appearing as a young girl with white hair and white clothes, sobbing and asking everyone where Skeleton Brother went as she flew.

Chen Shi sat there, placing his hands behind his head, leaning back.

The Outer Heaven True God was about to follow him, but at that moment, Chen Shi no longer controlled him but instead raised him up.

The Outer Heaven True God steadily rose, ascending higher and higher, leaving the underworld sky and returning to the outer heaven of the mortal world.

He opened his eyes, his eyes like the sun, brilliantly radiant, illuminating the world.

"Can'er, I'm here!" Chen Shi called loudly.

Can'er flew over, landing beside him, holding the ponytail in front of her chest, studying him earnestly and shaking her head, "You're not Skeleton Brother. You have the same aura, but he was all bones."

She flew again to search for Skeleton Brother.

Chen Shi sat up, invigorated, intending to refine another Skeleton Clone, but thought better of it and let it go.

"Now, Heavenly Pond Country no longer needs a skeleton."

He wobbled to his feet, gazing toward Heavenly Pond Country and silently thought, "Wu Qi left behind his heritage, and this successor protected Heavenly Pond Country, so he is the current Heavenly Pond Country Master."

Chu Feng looked up at the sky, waiting for his master's return.

"Our master will definitely come."

He caressed the Heavenly Net Blood Transformation Divine Sword and murmured, "We have three masters, Chen Zhenwang, the High Priest, and Wu Qi."

Little Yama Nannan gathered old comrades, searching for Ghost Gods, aiming to rebuild the underworld.

The nine realms of the underworld were completely destroyed, with countless deaths and injuries among Ghost Gods. The Eighteen Layers of Hell were in ruins, and faced with such a plight, Little Yama found it hard to manage.

The Ghost Gods who followed her mostly perished in this battle, leaving her with no subordinates. She felt like giving up.

The Divine from Huaxia also suffered heavy casualties, with only a dozen deities left. Lady Houtu suggested they might communicate with the Divines of the Huaxia Divine Continent, asking if they would send avatars over, but fearing it would take more than a decade to cross the Dark Sea and reach here.

Lady Houtu's Divine Power was also severely depleted, unable to cast spells or communicate with the Huaxia Divine Continent, so she could only wait for Nannan to restore order in the underworld, using Incense Fire Qi to restore her Divine Power.

Chen Yindou had been in seclusion, researching how to rescue the beings of the West Bull New Continent from petrification. He comprehended the Stone Rock Lady, creating the Stone Rock Transformation Art for all cultivators in the Returning Void Mahayana Realm to practice, which sealed the West Bull New Continent.

Wanting to unseal it now seemed relatively simple to him. In a few days, he created the unsealing technique and rescued Mu Daozi, the Dragon Traveling Wanderer, and other independents, teaching them the unsealing method.

After those people learned it, Chen Yindou floated away.

Chen Shi noticed a tattered puppet hanging from his waist.

That was Creation Little Five.

Creation Little Five had taken a full-force blow from the Heavenly Venerate's Taoist Body for him and died.

Chen Yindou must have gone to seek materials to repair this puppet.

Chen Shi would occasionally borrow the eyes of the Outer Heaven True God to monitor the world and check the progress of beings recovering from petrification. However, he couldn't find any trace of Chen Yindou in the Mortal World.

That day, he received a letter from Zhong Wuwang, delivered by Fang Zhenxiu.

Chen Shi unfolded the letter, which read: "To the True King's inspection: Er Niu is about to leave, departing from the West Bull New Continent to ascend to the Earth Immortal Realm. In recent days, I have imparted all my life's knowledge and insights to Fang Zhenxiu; this disciple will inherit my legacy. Long ago, my master took the True King's Daoist Embryo and transplanted it into me, and it is because of this kindness that I have reached where I am today. Fortunately, I can return what is owed, and the cause and effect are now clear. I will ascend at Heavenly Dao City, and even if the True King wishes to kill me, there is no opportunity to do so. No need to worry, Zhong Erniu, bowing deeply."

Chen Shi read the letter several times, chuckled, and said, "Zhong Erniu is really timid. He deliberately had you deliver the letter, thinking that by delaying a few days, I wouldn't be able to go to Heavenly Dao City and kill him. He underestimates my magnanimity. I control the Outer Heaven True God, so how could I not know when he ascends in Heavenly Dao City? I am now the True King, capable of encompassing the entire West Bull New Continent within me, so why would I not be able to tolerate just one Zhong Erniu? Zhenxiu, has your master ascended yet?"

Fang Zhenxiu honestly replied, "When I left, he hadn't ascended yet. Master is building the bridge he used during his enlightenment in Heavenly Dao City; it should take a few days to complete."

With a call, Chen Shi vanished into the sky like a shooting star, racing towards Heavenly Dao City.

Fang Zhenxiu was startled; wasn't the True King saying he was very magnanimous? Then why charge out now?

In Heavenly Dao City, Zhong Wuwang had built the bridge spanning Heavenly Dao City and Despair Slope and went onto the bridge.

This was the place where he once lost all hope but, in his desperation, discovered the mystery of the Innate Dao Embryo, achieving Harmonization with his being.

Today, he repaired this bridge, intending to ascend here and leave his form behind.

At this time, many in Heavenly Dao City had already been freed from petrification and had restored their physical bodies, while some cultivators busied themselves rescuing others who had been petrified.

Zhong Wuwang let his aura expand, his Immortal Dao mingling with the Immortal Dao of another dimension.

Gradually, his Guiding Immortal Light burst forth from the void, descending from the heavens upon him.

"Unfortunately, I could not contend with the True King."

Zhong Wuwang slowly ascended amidst the rosy clouds, following the Guiding Immortal Light upward, whispering, "Zhenxiu should have delivered my letter by now; even if he chases me now, he won't make it in time to kill me. He bears grudges and is quite petty..."

Before he finished speaking, he saw the figure of Chen Shi.

Chen Shi stood on that bridge, looking up and seeing him off from a distance.

Zhong Wuwang was taken aback but saw Chen Shi waving at him from the bridge.

Zhong Wuwang was slightly stunned: "He didn't kill me? He hates evil and has nearly killed everyone who snatched the Innate Dao Embryo; I obtained his Dao Embryo, yet he didn't kill me?"

Thinking for a moment, he also waved goodbye to Chen Shi.

"Er Niu, be careful... of the..."

Chen Shi's voice came through, but Zhong Wuwang's ascension speed increased, making it hard for him to hear clearly.

"What?" Zhong Wuwang shouted loudly.

"...Yang... bottle!" Chen Shi's voice faded in and out.

Zhong Wuwang smiled: "He's noticed! He's remembered the Flask of Yin and Yang Essence is in my hands! Haha, he couldn't stop me! This precious Immortal treasure, it's mine now!"

His heart surged with joy as he held the Flask of Yin and Yang Essence and kissed it twice fiercely.

On the Heavenly Dao Bridge, Chen Shi sighed and whispered: "I was telling you to be careful of the Flask of Yin and Yang Essence. This treasure bottle was clearly sent to the Mortal World by an extremely powerful Immortal, seeking someone to comprehend higher Daoist Skills. This person can be unpredictable in nature, and with the Flask of Yin and Yang Essence, I'm worried you might end up being taken advantage of without realizing it."

But these words, Zhong Wuwang would never get to hear.

After some time, Chen Yindou returned, and Chen Shi looked behind him, not seeing Creation Little Five.

As Chen Yindou walked, his robe fluttered, and Chen Shi noticed that he still had the tattered puppet doll hanging from his waist.

During this time, Chen Yindou had not been able to resurrect Creation Little Five.

The Heavenly Venerate was still too powerful, and his strike at the Taoist Body had damaged Creation Little Five at its core. Even though Chen Yindou had found enough materials, at most, he would only be able to recreate another Creation Little Five, but he couldn't resurrect the original Little Five.

"Little Ten, I'm going to the Earth Immortal Realm to seek more profound Creation Techniques to resurrect Little Five,"

Chen Yindou told him, "I came back today just to say goodbye."

Chen Shi felt a bit reluctant and said, "Grandfather, go ahead, after dealing with the affairs on West Bull New Continent, I will also look for you and Fifth Uncle."

Chen Yindou nodded, and Chen Shi continued: "My parents and Little Dun are in the Earth Immortal Realm too, grandpa, please inquire about their whereabouts, so our family can reunite."

Chen Yindou said, "Don't worry, I will find Atang. While I'm not around, let the Black Pot take care of you."

Chen Shi watched him go, seeing Sha Qiutong, Du Yiran, and others waiting for Chen Yindou in the distance.

They waved to Chen Shi and gradually went farther away.

Chen Shi felt a lingering sadness, watching them leave.

He looked up at the sky. The eyes of the Outer Heaven True God were still radiating light and heat. But how long could the True God endure this time, now that Zhong Wuwang had returned the Innate Dao Embryo?

"Perhaps it will only take six thousand years for the power of the Innate Dao Embryo to be exhausted. Will it be another cycle of reincarnation in six thousand years?"

Outside in the void, the True God, with a buzzing sound behind him, opened layers of the heavens one by one, instantly creating the Nine Layers of Heaven!

Profound Yin Nine Heavens Technique!

Chen Shi walked towards the Heavenly Dao Bridge and approached the Outer Heaven True God, his face calm.

"If the True God and I can still emit our last bit of light and heat, it must be the Sword Light and anger directed at our enemies, rather than gradually turning to ashes in mediocrity. True God, True King, come with me once more, dispel the Primordial Worm and let the true sun reappear in the human world!"