Chapter 2379: Heavenly Dao Demon Image

Shangguan Yu'er looked at Ye Chen curiously and asked,"What is the Tian Dao Mo Xiang?"

Chu Xuan took over the conversation and said leisurely, "The so-called Tian Dao Mo Xiang is the will of the heavens above. More precisely, it's a form of tribulation, but different in that it carries malicious intent, aiming to eradicate the evil thoughts of those undergoing the tribulation. You can think of it as a sentient will, one with consciousness."

Shangguan Yu'er seemed to grasp it only partially. She knew that the Tian Dao Mo Xiang was extraordinarily complex. Just gazing at it from afar made her heart tremble—not only because of its enormous size, but also because of its terrifying appearance.

The expressions on the faces of the women were all quite grim.

The Tian Dao Mo Xiang was incredibly powerful, carrying an apocalyptic pressure and a fearsome Di Yun.

Ye Chen murmured softly, "It actually summoned the Tian Dao Mo Xiang."

In a certain sense, he understood it even more deeply than Chu Xuan. Beyond what she had described, this kind of Tian Dao Mo Xiang tribulation was also a sign—a sign of something defying the heavens.

It was all because Ji Ningshuang was too extraordinary. Her own Dao clashed with the heavenly Dao, threatening the unseen will, which led the heavens above to send down the Tian Dao Mo Xiang to destroy her body and spirit.

Looking at the Quasi-Emperors, their expressions were full of profound meaning, especially those of Sheng Zun and Di Ji, whose eyes were the deepest. They had seen this Tian Dao Mo Xiang tribulation during their own Emperor Tribulations in the past, and over eighty percent of the Di Yun on them likely came from the Tian Dao Mo Xiang.

Sheng Zun said calmly, his tone serious,"Is there anything you want to say?"

Di Ji pondered for a moment, took a deep breath, and said slowly,"If two divine coffins emerge in one generation, she might be one of the Emperors within them. Whether she can prove the Dao and become an Emperor depends on fate."

Sheng Zun said no more. Di Ji's feeling was the same as his own.

Having both undergone the Emperor Tribulation and gained Di Yun from the Tian Dao Mo Xiang, the two understood each other without words. This era was truly extraordinary; the heaven-defying nature of the prodigies in later generations far exceeded the expectations of their predecessors.

The Emperor's Sons sighed,"Its glory even overshadows the Sacred Body."

No one refuted this. Judging by the strength of their heavenly tribulations, Ji Ningshuang surpassed Ye Chen. After all, Ye Chen's Quasi-Emperor Tribulation hadn't summoned the Tian Dao Mo Xiang, while Ji Ningshuang had. If that were the case, it would surely be followed by sixty-four Emperor Dao Principles.

Of course, this was only theoretical. In a real fight, Dong Shen might not necessarily defeat the Sacred Body.

Someone said,"I say, what exactly is that thing?"

Another replied,"Clearly, it's a massive monster that could swat us dead with one slap."

Yet another added,"It's just way too big."

Many people were astonished, staring at the Tian Dao Mo Xiang in bewilderment, not knowing what it was. They only knew it was terrifying, carrying destructive power far beyond that of ordinary heavenly tribulation lightning.

As for Ji Ningshuang, her delicate brows were slightly furrowed.

She knew her own tribulation well and couldn't be mistaken. That was the Tian Dao Mo Xiang; the heavens above sought to destroy her. Desires were akin to evil thoughts, and the unseen will had been given consciousness through those evil thoughts.

Roar! Boom!

The Tian Dao Mo Xiang seemed to breathe, but its breath was like a beast's roar, like thunder, shaking the starry sky with a rumble. This was all because its pressure was so overwhelming—even a single wisp of breath could crush a Great Saint. Its towering body could suppress the eternal immortal dome.

Bai Zhi murmured to herself, "Such pure Di Yun." Even she, who bore Di Yun, felt a deep shudder in her soul. She didn't know where the Di Yun of the Tian Dao Mo Xiang originated.

She wasn't alone; Ming Jue at her side had also narrowed his eyes into slits.

As the disciple of Ming Di, he had heard of the Tian Dao Mo Xiang but never seen it before. Now that he had, it filled him with oppression. The Di Yun surrounding it even made his own Di Yun feel fear.

The two of them turned their gazes toward the ethereal realm, as if they could see through the boundaries of the human and nether worlds to Ming Di.

Ming Di was watching. He had been meditating in the void, but the moment the Tian Dao Mo Xiang manifested, he opened his eyes. His expression was indifferent, yet he felt a touch of surprise toward Dong Shen Yao Chi.

He understood best what the Tian Dao Mo Xiang represented. What surprised him slightly was that such a malicious will had appeared in a Quasi-Emperor Tribulation—it was utterly inconceivable.

Boom!

As he watched, Ji Ningshuang activated her outer Dao Immortal Form, manifesting a massive, illusory figure that enveloped her immortal body. It radiated immortal light and flowing colors, making Dong Shen Yao Chi appear even more dreamlike and ethereal. She was like a banished immortal, peerlessly elegant and free from worldly dust.

Buzz!

The Tian Dao Mo Xiang launched its attack, hurling a thunder war spear that shattered the heavens and earth.

It truly had consciousness—a malicious one, fierce and malevolent. In its eyes, there was a grotesque ferocity, as if it held a deep grudge against Ji Ningshuang.

Its Di Yun was genuinely powerful, even surpassing ultimate Emperor weapons in might.

Ji Ningshuang said nothing, raising her crystalline jade hand and striking out with the Dao of All Things.

Boom!

The war spear collided with her jade hand, triggering a massive explosion. A layer of annihilating halo, laden with thunderous power, spread endlessly across the seas and wilderness. Everywhere it passed, the starry space crumbled inch by inch. No one knew how many people were sent flying, with the weaker ones having their bodies explode.

"Retreat!"

The Quasi-Emperors shouted firmly, each waving their hands to shield those with lower cultivation behind them. The old Quasi-Emperor of Tianxuan Gate even summoned a barrier to protect the people of Da Chu, as the shockwaves were too intense.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

On the other side, Dong Shen had already engaged the Tian Dao Mo Xiang in battle.

From afar, it was a shocking sight: both were like giants standing tall in the heavens, one like a demon god and the other like an immortal king, clashing amid apocalyptic light and causing the universe to collapse.

This was not just a battle between a female cultivator and her heavenly tribulation; it was a contest between the Dao and the heavenly Dao.

It was clear that Ji Ningshuang held the absolute upper hand. The only thing that could harm her was the Emperor Dao Principles.

That was the true tribulation.

As for the Tian Dao Mo Xiang, it still fell short in cultivation. Even with Di Yun, it couldn't overcome her. It collapsed repeatedly, reformed time and again, only to be shattered once more.

Kui Niu clicked his tongue and said, "We haven't even seen the Emperor Dao Principles yet, and this appetizer is already so dominant." He couldn't help but cross his arms, feeling both surprised and pressured by the wife of the Sacred Body.

The Tian Dao Mo Xiang being at a disadvantage didn't mean it was weak.

In this scenario, if any other Great Saint peak expert went up, they probably couldn't withstand even one slap from it. Naturally, freaks like Ye Chen were exceptions. Since Dong Shen could suppress and pummel the Tian Dao Mo Xiang, the Sacred Body could do the same. Equals in heaven-defying nature meant equal in combat power.

Xiao Yuan Huang stroked his chin and said, "I really want to see her fight Lao Qi—who's stronger?" He was the type who thrived on chaos; a battle between Dong Shen and the Sacred Body would surely be spectacular.

Not just him—even the talents of Xuan Huang and Da Chu shared this expectation. They all wanted to know: in a life-or-death fight, would Sacred Body Ye Chen or Dong Shen Yao Chi prove more dominant?

Ye Chen remained silent, simply watching quietly. What worried him was still the Emperor Dao Principles.

The so-called Tian Dao Mo Xiang was no match for Ji Ningshuang.

And the reality played out as he expected. The Tian Dao Mo Xiang, despite its fierce and domineering appearance, was defeated all the way. It couldn't withstand Ji Ningshuang's assaults, and its malicious will grew even stronger. Yet, no matter how intense its pressure, it couldn't reverse the tide. Dong Shen struck it down relentlessly.

Boom!

Under everyone's gaze, that stretch of starry sky collapsed, crushed by the falling body of the Tian Dao Mo Xiang. It was a scene of utter devastation. A bloody hole had formed in its third eye on the forehead, pierced by Ji Ningshuang's finger, and of its six arms, only one remained.

At that point, it never rose again. Though it tried to get up, Ji Ningshuang struck from mid-air, shattering it completely. Even with Di Yun enhancing it, it could no longer reform its body.

The starry sky finally fell silent, leaving only Ji Ningshuang, with the Tian Dao Mo Xiang gone.

Looking closely, a wisp of mysterious power had merged into her body.

That was the Emperor Dao essence. With the Tian Dao Mo Xiang's destruction, the residual Di Yun had been absorbed by Ji Ningshuang. Having taken in this Di Yun, she appeared even more extraordinary. She hadn't yet become a Quasi-Emperor, but her aura was in no way inferior. The ethereal sounds of the great Dao echoed through the vast starry sky.

For her, the Tian Dao Mo Xiang was essentially a stroke of fortune. Though it wasn't an Emperor Tribulation, she had gained Di Yun from it—a fearsome power that, in certain situations, surpassed even Emperor artifacts.

This was all thanks to her own strength; the Tian Dao Mo Xiang could only be matched by a young Emperor level.

The world hadn't relaxed yet; everyone's pounding hearts seemed to stop. With the Tian Dao Mo Xiang destroyed, the Emperor Dao Principles tribulation was coming. As expected, there would be sixty-four of them.