Chapter 609: Chapter 608: The Contemporary Myth, Taixu Celestial Venerable—Is This the End? [Second Update]

Yet, both the Red-bottomed Macaque and the Heaven-Barking Dog had surprised expressions, as neither expected that the Six-Eared Macaque would offer a friendly warning?

Lin Heng smiled, nonchalantly saying, "Perhaps I just happen to know such a rule."

With that, he no longer hesitated, taking a step towards the River of Time.

The East Buddha’s lips curled into a smile, and by utilizing the rules he mastered, he allowed Lin Heng to touch time and indeed step onto the river.

However, once Lin Heng’s foot touched the waves, he found it as difficult as reaching for the sky to move forward.

The distance between him and that wave containing the sacred blood of Venerable Emperor Chong’en was actually no more than a zhang, but it was unclear whether it was Lin Heng’s weakness or the obstruction of time’s power that made it impossible for him to take the step forward.

Lin Heng looked towards the East Buddha.

East Buddha smiled slightly and said, "The sacred blood of Venerable Emperor Chong’en fled thirty years into the future. Without mastering the rules of time, you naturally cannot traverse space-time to pursue it."

"But I am a man of my word."

"You can strike once, thirty years later, your strike will land on that drop of sacred blood."

"Of course, whether you can truly kill the other depends on your own skills."

"Honestly, I lack the capability to obliterate a Saint; otherwise, I would have done it myself."

The East Buddha had indeed changed a lot; compared to the past, he was now more open and composed.

Of course,

It could also be that the main field of time provided him with absolute confidence.

He raised his hand over the crest of the wave, and instantly a dreamlike passage appeared between Lin Heng and the center of the wave where the sacred blood of Venerable Emperor Chong’en was.

Through the passage, Lin Heng looked forward, truly sensing the aura of Venerable Emperor Chong’en, yet at the same time felt a sense of discord in time and space.

"Am I, in this world, to strike a blow at Venerable Emperor Chong’en thirty years later?"

"The way of time and space, truly fascinating."

The East Buddha smiled, "Given enough time, I believe with your monstrous talent, you would certainly be able to grasp the rules of time and space, but unfortunately, your life will end in this world, and you will not have the chance to continue."

"Make your move."

As he spoke, the Seven Treasures Exquisite Tower bestowed by Saint Luminous appeared once again on the river.

An atmosphere of ancient majesty stirred the ages, permeating the present era.

Drawing countless gazes of attention.

It also left many silent.

If no unexpected events occur, this Seven Treasures Exquisite Tower will end the legendary path of Taixu Celestial Venerable.

Lin Heng took a deep breath, hesitated no more, burning his last remaining essence and blood, forcibly striking a blow that led to life extinguished and Dao vanished against that drop of sacred blood thirty years later.

Life extinguished and Dao vanished.

It was one type of rule power that he drew three times over seventy years during celestial level rewards draws.

Once cast upon a target, it completely wipes away the target’s presence in the world, allowing them to truly and utterly disappear in every sense!

Upon deploying this rule, Lin Heng had thoroughly exhausted himself, no longer able to stand, his knees buckling as he collapsed onto the wave.

Yet, the rule aura from his strike directed thirty years into the future was perceived by the East Buddha.

When he realized it was the power of life extinguished and Dao vanished—a rule only Saints possessed—a delightful, uncontrollable joy spread across the East Buddha’s face.

"You really can kill a Saint, wonderful, truly wonderful!!"

The weakened Lin Heng found it exceptionally difficult just to lift his eyelids, but seeing the East Buddha’s excitement, he couldn’t help but muster the strength to inquire, "Why do you wish for Venerable Emperor Chong’en’s death?"

The East Buddha clenched his fist. "Because only with his death would that person have no choice but to become the destroyer of the Dao, an enormous cause and effect they cannot refuse to bear!"

Lin Heng pondered, vaguely guessing something.

"The Tathagata plans for Saint Luminous to lose freedom, so he can return to the Buddha Country."

"And what you are doing now is the same thing..."

The East Buddha did not deny it; instead, his expression shifted from a smile to indifference after achieving his goal.

"Thank you for your efforts."

"You no longer hold any utility."

"Thus, it’s time for me to settle accounts for your past pursuit."

"Of course, I will remember you, even after eons have passed, I will remember you as one who nearly brought me down midway."

"Taixu Celestial Venerable, embrace eternal death."

The East Buddha’s gaze glimmered with murderous intent, and with a wave of his hand, the Seven Treasures Exquisite Tower, exuding the power of world-destruction, roared towards Lin Heng for the kill.

Already in the previous battle among the Saints, Lin Heng had his Black Tortoise Armor shattered and his body gravely wounded by Venerable Emperor Chong’en.

Now, he no longer had the capability to withstand such an ultimate sacred weapon.

With a thunderous crash!

The most radiant being of the current era, the Lord of Daoism who built countless legends, Taixu Celestial Venerable,

was on this River of Time,

in front of countless breathless gazes, shattered into dust by the extreme sacred weapon.

Violet-gold blood splattered, sprinkling onto the waves of time.

Attempting to disperse.

However, the East Buddha wouldn’t grant such a chance; the Seven Treasures Exquisite Tower glowed brilliantly, capturing each drop of blood falling onto the river, then evaporating it away.

"This..."

For a moment, all the strong beings watching the River of Time were stunned.

Whether they were friends with Lin Heng or enemies of Daoism,

At this moment, everyone wore complex expressions and mixed feelings.

"Did he really die just like that?"

"A truly unexpected ending..."

"He even slew a Saint, who would have thought it would end like this..."

"The grand path is vast, how many prodigies on the road of cultivation become mere dust, and such mythical beings also become just a Chapter in ancient history..."

"Given his outcome, how can we gain immortality?"

Many Quasi-Saints sighed; they witnessed the rise of the young Lord of Daoism, yet so quickly saw his fall, which left them with complex emotions.

"Unfortunately... truly unfortunate..." Ying Zheng of the Great Qin Celestial Court felt a flood of emotions, sighing towards the heavens.

"The waves wash away the heroes, so many outstanding figures, all within here..." Wutian of the Demon Realm also sighed with emotion.

In the alternate space.

The Heaven-Barking Dog too fell silent, his eyes reddening.

Yet the Six-Eared Macaque’s ears twitched, seeming to hear something.

"No, no..."

It stared intently at the River of Time, trying to discern something but to no avail.

Instead, the Red-bottomed Macaque grew excited, "He isn’t completely dead yet; a drop of blood escaped into a hidden space!"

"Hmm?" The Heaven-Barking Dog’s expression shook, "What do you mean?"

The Six-Eared Macaque also looked at it nervously.

Its tone was somewhat excited, "Do you remember ten years ago when he and Yang Jian planned for this day, he mentioned preparing a space filled with rules to deal with Venerable Emperor Chong’en!"

Upon hearing this, the Six-Eared Macaque and the Heaven-Barking Dog instantly realized.