Chapter 2383: Surpassing All Courage

Chapter Nine Hundred and Ninety-Four: The Courage to Surpass Everything

Gu Qing Shan's gaze became extremely sharp.

He saw that in the distant depths of space, the Heavenly Emperor had already arrived.

Behind him were countless armored soldiers, each radiating a tyrannical aura.

The Heavenly Emperor looked at Gu Qing Shan, his expression cold as ice.

"Indeed, you did not flee," he said.

"If I fled, who would save all these people?" Gu Qing Shan asked.

The Heavenly Emperor shook his head lightly and said, "This is truly foolish. There was clearly a path for you to live, yet you chose to throw yourself into danger. Now, even if you could resist me, what about the billions of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals?"

"What you want to do is prevent me from saving them," Gu Qing Shan replied.

"Exactly," the Heavenly Emperor said, raising his hand.

"Prepare to attack!"

A battle cry echoed through the void.

Innumerable figures flew out from behind the Heavenly Emperor.

These were Heavenly Soldiers and Generals!

Billions of them!

They moved in a formation, spreading out like a massive net, completely surrounding the entire "World of the Soul" and the people within.

Gu Qing Shan's face was stern.

The Heavenly Emperor had come prepared.

He had mobilized almost all the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.

Even if Gu Qing Shan managed to defeat the Heavenly Emperor, these Heavenly Soldiers and Generals alone would be enough to delay him until the "Greatest Death" completely consumed everything.

He couldn't defeat billions of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals in such a short time.

Just then, a line of glowing text appeared on the War God Interface:

"Attention!"

"A massive power system has been detected. It has formed an absolute suppression effect, preventing you from breaking through the spatial blockade."

"You are unable to leave."

"You cannot leave unless you defeat the source of the suppression."

Gu Qing Shan's expression changed.

This meant that even if he could escape, he couldn't.

He had to face the Heavenly Emperor.

And even after defeating the Heavenly Emperor, he would still have to face the billions of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.

This was a dead end.

But this was the path he had chosen.

He had chosen to use his life as the last barrier to buy time for the people.

He had known this would be the outcome.

He had come fully prepared.

"Heavenly Emperor," Gu Qing Shan said.

"Hmm?" the Heavenly Emperor replied, looking at him with disdain.

"You said I'm foolish for choosing this path," Gu Qing Shan said.

"Indeed, you are," the Heavenly Emperor confirmed.

Gu Qing Shan's voice rose slightly:

"But aren't you the truly foolish one?"

The Heavenly Emperor was slightly taken aback.

"You abandoned your people, causing countless lives to be lost, turning this once vibrant world into a desolate wasteland filled with the cries of the dead. You stand here, gloating over my impending doom, thinking you are a winner."

"But you are mistaken!"

Gu Qing Shan held the Six Worlds Divine Mountain sword and the Earth God's Divine Sword, his entire body radiating a scorching golden-red light.

"You have no idea what I have experienced, what I have endured, what kind of power I possess, and what kind of support stands behind me."

"Compared to the battles I have fought and the opponents I have faced, you are simply a pampered child who has never known true suffering!"

The Heavenly Emperor was enraged.

"How dare you speak to me like that!" he roared.

"I dare," Gu Qing Shan replied, his voice filled with boundless determination.

He looked up at the Heavenly Emperor, then swept his gaze over the billions of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.

"Heavenly Emperor," he said, "You brought so many people to seal me off."

"You thought you had me cornered."

"But you are wrong!"

"This is not a dead end."

"This is where I truly begin to fight!"

A majestic, resounding voice suddenly echoed throughout the void.

"Heavenly Emperor, I have long awaited this day!"

With that, Gu Qing Shan activated a certain power within himself.

In that instant, countless golden rays of light shot out from his body.

The golden rays transformed into figures.

One figure after another, they stood in the void.

They were all Gu Qing Shan.

Each figure was identical to the original Gu Qing Shan, with the same appearance, the same aura, and the same power.

There were ten of them!

Ten Gu Qing Shans, standing side by side in the void!

The ten Gu Qing Shans held different swords.

The Six Worlds Divine Mountain sword.

The Earth God's Divine Sword.

The Heaven Sword.

The Star River Ancient Sword.

The Tide of Despair.

The Demon King's Secret Sword.

The Immortal Slayer's Ancient Sword.

The Death God's Twin Sickles.

The Heavenly Dragon Sword.

The Great Samsara Sword.

Ten swords, each radiating an incredibly powerful aura.

The Ten Gu Qing Shans looked at the Heavenly Emperor.

"Heavenly Emperor," they said in unison, their voices echoing through the void.

"I have ten forms."

"Each form corresponds to a different Sword Path."

"Each Sword Path represents a different power."

"Today, I will use these ten forms to face you!"

"Let's see if you can withstand the combined power of my ten Sword Paths!"

The Heavenly Emperor's face was contorted with shock.

He had never imagined that Gu Qing Shan would have such a terrifying ability.

Each of these Gu Qing Shans possessed immense power, no less than the original.

And each one was holding a legendary sword.

This was a power that could easily turn the tide of battle.

But the Heavenly Emperor quickly regained his composure.

"Even if you have ten forms, you are still alone!" he sneered.

"You face billions of my Heavenly Soldiers and Generals!"

The Ten Gu Qing Shans smiled in unison.

"Who said I am alone?" they asked.

"Look closely, Heavenly Emperor!"

With that, the Ten Gu Qing Shans raised their swords.

In the vast void, countless figures suddenly appeared behind them.

These figures were also Gu Qing Shan.

Countless Gu Qing Shans, filling the void behind the Ten Gu Qing Shans, like a magnificent army.

They were all identical to the Ten Gu Qing Shans.

They held the same swords as the Ten Gu Qing Shans.

They had the same aura as the Ten Gu Qing Shans.

They were all Gu Qing Shan!

The countless Gu Qing Shans stood silently in the void, their gazes fixed on the Heavenly Emperor.

The Heavenly Emperor was utterly stunned.

His eyes widened in disbelief.

He had never seen such a sight in his entire life.

This was not just a few dozen or a few hundred.

This was an army of Gu Qing Shans!

The void was filled with them, stretching as far as the eye could see.

They stood there, silent and imposing, radiating an aura of invincible strength.

The Heavenly Emperor's mind went blank.

He couldn't believe what he was seeing.

How could this be possible?

How could one person duplicate himself like this?

And each duplicate seemed to be as powerful as the original.

This was not just a few clones.

This was an army!

An army of Gu Qing Shans, each wielding a legendary sword.

This was a power that could challenge anything in the world.

The Heavenly Emperor felt a chill run down his spine.

He had thought he had everything under control.

He had thought he had cornered Gu Qing Shan.

But he was wrong.

He was terribly wrong.

This was not a corner.

This was a battlefield.

And he was facing an army of one.

An army of Gu Qing Shans.

The Heavenly Emperor's mouth was open, but no sound came out.

He was utterly speechless.

He had never imagined that such a terrifying power could exist.

He had never imagined that a single person could possess such strength.

Gu Qing Shan looked at the Heavenly Emperor, his voice calm and clear.

"Heavenly Emperor," he said, "You thought you had trapped me."

"But you are the one who is trapped."

"You are trapped in this void, facing an army of me."

"Let's see how you handle this."

With that, the Ten Gu Qing Shans, followed by the countless Gu Qing Shans behind them, took a step forward.

The entire void trembled.

The aura of the Gu Qing Shan army was overwhelming, crushing, irresistible.

The Heavenly Emperor felt a wave of fear wash over him.

He had never experienced such fear in his life.

He was the Heavenly Emperor, the ruler of the heavens.

He had always been the one to instill fear in others.

But now, he was the one who was afraid.

He was afraid of the army of Gu Qing Shans.

He was afraid of the power they possessed.

He was afraid of what they would do to him.

He wanted to retreat, to flee.

But he couldn't.

He was trapped.

He was trapped by the army of Gu Qing Shans.

He was trapped by his own arrogance and foolishness.

He had thought he could easily defeat Gu Qing Shan.

He had thought he could easily crush him.

But he was wrong.

Gu Qing Shan was not just a single person.

He was an army.

An army of ten thousand, perhaps even more.

An army of Gu Qing Shans, each wielding a legendary sword.

An army that was ready to fight.

An army that was ready to destroy him.

The Heavenly Emperor's face turned pale.

He looked at the advancing army of Gu Qing Shans, his eyes filled with despair.

He knew he was defeated.

He knew he had no chance.

He had brought an army of billions, thinking it would be enough to crush Gu Qing Shan.

But Gu Qing Shan had brought an army of himself.

And that army was far more terrifying than anything the Heavenly Emperor had ever imagined.

The Ten Gu Qing Shans raised their swords.

The countless Gu Qing Shans behind them raised their swords.

Ten thousand swords, radiating a blinding light.

Ten thousand swords, ready to unleash their power.

The Heavenly Emperor closed his eyes.

He knew his time had come.

He had lost.

He had been defeated by a single person.

A person who had the courage to surpass everything.

Gu Qing Shan.

The Ten Gu Qing Shans moved first.

They moved in a blur of motion, their swords cutting through the void.

The countless Gu Qing Shans followed, their swords a whirlwind of destruction.

The battle had begun.

A battle between an army of one and an army of billions.

A battle that would decide the fate of the world.

A battle that would be remembered for all time.

The Heavenly Emperor's army of billions was vast, but they were not united.

They were simply soldiers, following orders.

The army of Gu Qing Shans was united.

They were all one person, with one will, one purpose.

To defeat the Heavenly Emperor and save the world.

The Ten Gu Qing Shans were the core, leading the charge.

The countless Gu Qing Shans were the force, overwhelming the enemy.

They moved as one, a single, unstoppable force.

The Heavenly Emperor's army was shattered.

They were no match for the army of Gu Qing Shans.

They were cut down, one by one, their bodies scattering in the void.

The Heavenly Emperor watched in horror as his army was destroyed.

He was helpless to stop it.

He was trapped, unable to move, unable to fight.

He could only watch as his reign came to an end.

The Ten Gu Qing Shans reached the Heavenly Emperor.

They surrounded him, their swords pointed at his throat.

The Heavenly Emperor's face was ashen.

He had lost everything.

His army, his power, his reign.

It was all gone.

He looked at the Ten Gu Qing Shans, his eyes filled with regret.

"I underestimated you," he said, his voice barely a whisper.

"You were more than just a single person."

"You were an army."

Gu Qing Shan, in his original form, stepped forward.

He looked at the Heavenly Emperor, his expression calm.

"Heavenly Emperor," he said, "This is the end of your reign."

With that, the Ten Gu Qing Shans struck.

Their swords plunged into the Heavenly Emperor's body, ending his life.

The Heavenly Emperor's body disintegrated, scattering in the void.

His army, leaderless and defeated, was quickly routed.

The battle was over.

Gu Qing Shan had won.

He had defeated the Heavenly Emperor and his army of billions.

He had saved the world.

He looked at the people who had been saved, their faces filled with gratitude.

He had done it.

He had faced death and emerged victorious.

He had shown the courage to surpass everything.

The "World of the Soul" was safe.

The people were safe.

And the "Greatest Death" was held at bay, at least for now.

Gu Qing Shan knew that this was just the beginning.

There were still many challenges ahead.

But he was not afraid.

He had faced the Heavenly Emperor and his army of billions and emerged victorious.

He had the courage to face anything.

He had the courage to surpass everything.

He looked at the vast void, his eyes filled with determination.

His journey was not over.

It had just begun.