Chapter 576: The Divine Annihilation, A Greater Cause and Effect

The sight of the blood-colored figure behind Long Qing sent shockwaves through the ranks of the War Court. The sheer pressure emanating from it was unparalleled, and the spear shadow in its grip carried an aura so dangerous that it seemed capable of collapsing the entire universe.

Among the countless manifestations of Divine Aspects, the blood-colored figure stood like a towering mountain, overseeing all others. Even Long Qing himself was shaken.

In his understanding, the strongest existence should have been Long Xin Great Emperor. He had already condensed Long Xin Great Emperor’s image into his Divine Aspect, which stood at ten thousand zhang tall.

But before this blood-colored figure, even Long Xin Great Emperor seemed insignificant.

After mastering the complete methods of the Heavenly Dragon Divine Aspect, Long Qing had never dared to easily condense a Divine Aspect, knowing he had only one chance. This was his first time witnessing the emergence of the blood-colored figure.

Somehow, he knew its name.

Long Mie!

Long Qing had heard this name before—the grandson of Long Xin Great Emperor, the son of Long Jun.

He had often heard Long Jun boast that Long Mie possessed the most formidable talent in the entire Long Clan. But after witnessing Long Xin Great Emperor’s Divine Aspect, he had believed that Long Xin Great Emperor was the strongest.

Only now did he realize just how terrifying the true pinnacle of the Long Clan was!

His skin continued to crack, and blood seeped uncontrollably from his body. In the blink of an eye, he was drenched in blood, but his gaze remained bright and unwavering.

Long Mie’s Divine Aspect, alone, was holding back the War Court’s many powerhouses, displaying a might far beyond the current battlefield.

In the distance, Zhu Tianjun observed Long Mie’s manifestation with a deep frown.

A dozen Innate Golden Immortals couldn’t even destroy this Divine Aspect!

What exactly is this being?

The casting Innate Golden Immortals were equally shocked. Their power was enough to shatter the very fabric of the universe, yet their combined efforts had been carefully restrained to avoid disturbing the cosmic Grand Dao. Still, the immense force was enough to crush any existence caught in its wake.

But Long Mie’s Divine Aspect withstood it all with ease!

How could they remain calm?

Long Qing struggled to lift his right hand. In that instant, Long Mie’s Divine Aspect thrust forward with its spear shadow, forcing back the Innate Golden Immortals with a surge of power. The resulting shockwave sent tremors through the War Court’s Light Path.

In an instant, all Divine Aspects charged like a storm of arrows, surging toward the War Court’s Light Path.

Long Qing continued to unleash the Heavenly Dragon Divine Aspect, continuously summoning new manifestations that joined the battle. Yet, Long Mie’s Divine Aspect remained steadfast, standing behind him as an unwavering guardian.

"Retreat immediately!"

A powerful cultivator from Dao Court shouted. With his command, the hesitant cultivators swiftly pulled back, watching the battle unfold from afar.

The Divine Aspects of the Long Clan were like an unstoppable army, charging toward the War Court’s Light Path. More and more cultivators from the War Court entered the fray.

Fang Xuan drew his sword, ready for battle. His eyes remained fixed on the blood-colored figure of Long Mie, filled with awe.

A Loose Immortal capable of summoning such an existence—was this the power of the Long Clan?

In the past, he had not understood why the War Court’s higher-ups were so relentless in eradicating the Long Clan.

Now, he understood.

Facing such an enemy, there could be no loose ends left behind.

And yet, another thought arose in his mind.

How had this faction’s upper echelons seized control of the War Court from the Long Clan?

As Fang Xuan pondered, a sword light suddenly streaked overhead, cutting through the universe and clashing head-on with Long Mie’s Divine Aspect. But the latter merely raised its spear shadow in response.

Two immense forces collided, and the resulting shockwave turned countless distant cultivators from Heavenly Spirit Great World into dust.

The War Court’s cultivators, however, remained untouched, protected by a barrier of fate. From afar, the War Court’s Light Path appeared to be wrapped in an invisible shield, blocking all destructive force.

Inside the Temple of the Unbeginning.

Within the courtyard, everyone watched intently as the reflection in the alchemy cauldron’s mirror displayed the battle between Long Mie’s Divine Aspect and Zhu Tianjun.

Their hearts pounded.

Before such power, all other beings seemed utterly insignificant.

Moreover, Zhu Tianjun’s pressure extended all the way to the Heavenly Spirit Great World, shaking the very land. While those within the temple remained protected, the outside world trembled. To the common mortals, this was a catastrophe beyond imagination.

An Xin turned to look at Gu An, perplexed.

"Why hasn’t Master intervened yet? This isn’t like him. And this time, the disaster stems from Qing’er. He would never stand idly by."

"Could it be that Master already has a countermeasure in place? Yes, that must be it. Master always acts like he doesn’t care but ends up taking action."

At this realization, An Xin’s doubts faded, replaced by excitement.

To her, Master had always been someone who possessed boundless compassion and protected all beings. She had witnessed it countless times before.

Even if he wished to leave, he would only hide his identity and retreat to another corner of the world. That alone proved he was still unwilling to abandon this land.

Gu An continued to watch the mirror.

He could hear the thoughts of everyone around him, especially An Xin’s.

He felt both comforted and helpless.

He was comforted by An Xin’s unwavering trust in him.

But at the same time, he felt helpless because, in her heart, he had become an almost godlike figure.

Still, Gu An did have a plan.

The cause and effect entanglement of the Long Clan was different from any past catastrophe. This was a calamity born from the Long Clan itself, an enmity sparked by his reincarnated self. Naturally, he would resolve it.

But not as Gu An.

As Long Zhan.

During this calamity, he would not allow the innocent to perish. The more atrocities the War Court committed, the stronger his killing intent grew.

A flicker of purple-gold flames danced in his pupils, mysterious and unfathomable.

"So, you've joined them?"

Gu An stared at the Divine Aspect of Long Mie in the mirror, his thoughts heavy.

From Long Mie's Divine Aspect, he sensed the aura of Heavenly Dao—a presence similar to Heavenly Spirit God and Heavenly Extreme God.

It was no wonder Long Mie had severed his ties with the Long Clan. He had a greater force shielding him from karma.

But this time was different.

Long Qing had used the bloodline’s cause and effect as a medium. As long as Long Mie had not abandoned his original body, the bloodline's karma would remain.

Zhu Tianjun was a late-stage Innate Golden Immortal, and with sixteen other Innate Golden Immortals, he still could not defeat Long Mie's Divine Aspect.

Gu An became curious—just what level had Long Mie’s true body reached?

Moreover, he noticed that these Innate Golden Immortals carried an aura that was distinct from the War Court's.

They originated from the War Court, but their fate energy was denser, indicating they had affiliations with other factions.

This battle carried deeper schemes.

Gu An began to look forward to the appearance of the Undying Emperor.

As for the entanglement of greater powers, he was not concerned.

This war would bring him a massive harvest of lifespan, and perhaps, after a little more time, he would break into a higher realm.

The vast battlefield stretched endlessly. Countless ferocious beasts clashed, the earth splitting apart, rivers of blood flowing, and corpses littering the land.

While the battles on the ground raged on, the skies were eerily bright, with layered clouds making the heavens seem endless.

Amidst the clouds stood a towering figure clad in blood-red armor.

His hands hung naturally at his sides. His shoulder guards were shaped like dragons, his long white hair billowed in the wind, and a blood-red mark bloomed on his forehead.

His face was handsome, yet his gaze was indifferent, cold beyond measure.

From above, he overlooked the battlefield without a ripple of emotion, yet within his pupils, the reflection of Long Qing unleashing the Heavenly Dragon Divine Aspect flickered.

He was identical to the Divine Aspect of Long Mie.

Beside him, a long spear hovered in the air. The spear shaft was covered in blood-like scales, while the spearhead was shaped like a dragon’s claw, radiating a piercing cold light.

A figure suddenly leaped up, landing beside him.

It was a Daoist in green robes, standing atop a red gourd, exuding an immortal-like aura with a carefree smirk.

"Heaven-Extinguishing God, another descendant is borrowing your power? How long do you plan on protecting them?" The green-robed Daoist teased.

The Heaven-Extinguishing God remained expressionless. His voice was calm.

"It’s not borrowing. It’s their own ability."

The green-robed Daoist raised his hand and cast a spell. In front of him, an illusion appeared, reflecting the battle outside the Heavenly Spirit Great World.

The Divine Aspect of Long Mie shone brilliantly, towering over the battlefield. At its feet, a radiant glow surged, and within it stood Long Qing, continuously summoning more Divine Aspects.

One after another, the Divine Aspects charged toward the War Court’s Light Path.

Zhu Tianjun advanced from above the War Court’s Light Path, approaching Long Mie’s Divine Aspect step by step.

The sixteen Innate Golden Immortals launched a relentless assault on Long Mie’s Divine Aspect, their divine abilities and spells shaking the entire universe.

At the edges of the cosmos, ribbons of light appeared, continuously distorting—the Grand Dao itself was trembling.

"So many Innate Golden Immortals against a single Loose Immortal? That’s ridiculous. Without your power, this kid would have died long ago. And you call this his own ability?" The green-robed Daoist smirked.

The Heaven-Extinguishing God remained silent for a moment before replying.

"This is a divine ability created by my grandfather—Heavenly Dragon Divine Aspect. Through bloodline resonance, he can summon all those linked to him by karma and transform them into Divine Aspects to fight for him. The fact that he has summoned so many Divine Aspects means his lifespan is burning away. This is his final battle."

"Final battle? I doubt it."

The green-robed Daoist shook his head.

"Every time you say that, you still intervene. If it weren’t for you, the Long Clan would have perished long ago."

The Heaven-Extinguishing God did not refute the statement.

The green-robed Daoist continued, "Not long from now, you will break through and step into a higher realm. Once your celestial position is elevated, if we can transfer you back to the Three Thousand Great Worlds, you’ll be able to protect your descendants."

The Heaven-Extinguishing God remained silent, his gaze locked onto Zhu Tianjun’s figure.

His eyes turned even colder.

He watched as Zhu Tianjun moved through the battlefield, shattering Heavenly Dragon Divine Aspects one by one, steadily approaching his own Divine Aspect.

"This time… it may be impossible to escape fate. A stronger force is closing in." The Heaven-Extinguishing God murmured, his voice laced with a profound chill.

After a brief pause, his tone sharpened.

"No matter. As long as I exist, my bloodline will continue. And when I return, I will ensure these beings experience the most excruciating torment under the Grand Dao."